Rentals that accept Sec. 8 Housing Voucher

Does anyone know of any Milwaukee landlords or rental companies that are willing to rent to a very low income individual with a Sec. 8 Housing Choice Voucher?

I'm running into a problem while applying to places with a "three times the rent" income requirement. My total monthly SSDI + SSI + SNAP benefits are not anywhere near 3x the full market value rent for a one bedroom.

That being said, the rent amount I would actually be responsible for after my tenancy is potentially approved somewhere, would mean that my income does meet that requirement. For example, if the market rent is $1000, my personal responsibility would be approximately $300, and the voucher would pay the remaining $700.

The issue being that landlords have no interest in hearing this upon my initial application!

So I'm wondering if anyone here has knowledge of landlords that are already familiar with the HCV Program?

Thanks!

Posted Jun 13, 2025, 10:34 PM UTC

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