Kenosha Housing Authority (KHA)

625 52nd Street, Room 98, Kenosha, WI, 53140
(262)653-4120



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About Kenosha Housing Authority (KHA)

The Kenosha Housing Authority (KHA) is a public corporation created by the City of Kenosha to operate housing programs targeted for low-income households, the elderly and persons with disabilities.

The Kenosha Housing Authority (KHA) administers the Federal Section 8 Tenant Based Rent Assistance Program, as well as other housing assistance programs, serving well over 1,100 families. We also promote homeownership and neighborhood revitalization through home construction and homebuyer assistance


Mission Statement

The mission of the Housing Authority of the City of Kenosha is to assist very low-income families with safe, decent, and affordable housing opportunities as they strive to achieve self-sufficiency and improve the quality of their lives. The Housing Authority is committed to operating in an efficient, ethical, and professional manner. The Housing Authority will create and maintain partnerships with clients and appropriate community agencies in order to accomplish this mission.

Program Summary for Kenosha Housing Authority (KHA)

Kenosha Housing Authority (KHA) is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Kenosha Housing Authority (KHA) manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Kenosha Housing Authority (KHA) administered a total of 1,181 Section 8 Vouchers. Kenosha Housing Authority (KHA) currently has Section 8 as its program type. Kenosha Housing Authority (KHA) is located at 625 52nd Street, Room 98, Kenosha, WI, 53140 and serves the city of Kenosha. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Kenosha Housing Authority (KHA) at, (262)653-4120 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Kenosha Housing Authority (KHA) compared nationally Large
Last Updated 11/29/2014
Total Numbers of Communities N/A
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 1,181
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units N/A
Waiting list for the Kenosha Housing Authority (KHA) is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Kenosha County, WI

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Kenosha County, WI:

Median Income
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Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $27,200
  • $31,100
  • $35,000
  • $38,850
  • $42,000
  • $45,100
  • $48,200
  • $51,300
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $16,350
  • $18,650
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $43,550
  • $49,750
  • $55,950
  • $62,150
  • $67,150
  • $72,100
  • $77,100
  • $82,050

2017 Fair Market Rents for Kenosha County, WI

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Kenosha County, WI:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$565 $670 $890 $1223 $1437



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Housing Authority of Racine County (HARC) Housing Authority of Racine County (HARC) Racine WI 1,574 8 Closed 9.55 Miles Contact
Waukegan Housing Authority Waukegan Housing Authority Waukegan IL 848 448 Open 16.17 Miles Contact
North Chicago Housing Authority North Chicago Housing Authority North Chicago IL 542 150 Open 17.78 Miles Contact
Lake County Housing Authority (LCHA) Lake County Housing Authority (LCHA) Grayslake IL N/A N/A Open 18.47 Miles Contact
South Milwaukee Community Development Authority (SMCDA) South Milwaukee Community Development Authority (SMCDA) South Milwaukee WI N/A N/A Open 21.09 Miles Contact
West Allis Housing Authority West Allis Housing Authority West Allis WI 557 N/A Open 30.86 Miles Contact

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Kenosha Housing Authority (KHA) Program Type:
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Kenosha County Quick Facts

Population: 168,068
Persons Per Household: 2.6
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 26.6%
Homeownership Rate: 67.5%
Housing Units: 69,354
Yearly Income Per Person: $26,514
Median Household Income: $54,930