1. What is Community Development?
Community Development performs a broad range of programming centered on Housing, Economic and Community Development, and Redevelopment activities.
2. Where do Community Development funds come from?
The City of Wausau is an entitlement city, which has an approximate $4M annual budget and is financed primarily through the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.
3. What programs do we offer?
Community Development offers many programs for landlords, homeowners, potential homeowners, and businesses. Please see our programs page.
4. Who do I contact for each program?
Please see our programs page above, or the Contact Information page.
5. What are the income guidelines I need to meet to qualify for Community Development Programs?
Please see the Community Development Programs page for specific requirements regarding income guidelines.
6. What is the Community Development Authority?
The Community Development Authority (CDA) is the Housing and Redevelopment Authority for the City of Wausau. The CDA manages various programs that offer subsidized housing options in the City of Wausau as well as throughout Marathon County.
7. Where is the CDA?
We are located at 550 E. Thomas Street, Wausau, WI. The CDA can be contact by called 715-845-4144. Our office hours are 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.
8. What types of subsidized housing is available through the CDA?
The CDA manages all Pubic Housing in the City of Wausau, as well as the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program for all of Marathon County.
9. Does the CDA offer any immediate or emergency housing assistance?
Unfortunately, no. Both the Public Housing and Section 8 Programs have waiting lists. We do not have any emergency assistance, but we can refer you to an agency that may.
10. How do I get on the waiting lists for those programs?
To apply, you must complete the application and necessary documents and return them to the CDA office. Applicants are placed on the waiting list based on the time and date of their application. Please click on the appropriate tab for application materials below.
11. Is there any way to get moved to the top of the waiting list due to circumstances?
All of our waiting lists are based on time and date of application. No preferences are given due to homelessness or other extenuating circumstances.
12. What are the eligibility requirements for Public Housing?
The CDA manages Riverview Towers and Kannenberg Plaza, which are both strictly elderly and disabled housing. Applicants must be either 62 years or older, or disabled. Applicants must also be under the eligible income limits, which are adjusted annually.
The CDA also manages 40 single family homes and duplexes scattered throughout the City of Wausau. The units are three and four bedrooms. To be eligible, families must have at least two children and qualify under the applicable income limits.
Riverview Terrace is an Assisted Living facility, or an RCAC, managed by the CDA. Residents must be at least 62 years old, must qualify under the income limits, and must pass an assessment to determine eligibility.
All applicants are subject to a background, credit and previous landlord check.
13. What are the eligibility requirements for Section 8?
Applicants must meet income requirements and pass a criminal background check.
14. What are the income guidelines for Public Housing and Section 8?
You may reference each program page directly for income requirements. Please see Community Development Authority tab to the left for each program offered.