Marinette County Housing Authority

No person shall, on the ground of race, color, sex, religion, handicap, disability national or ethnic origin, family status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under the Marinette County Housing Authority housing programs.

Mission Statement

Promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunities, and a suitable living environment free from discrimination

About Us and Program

Marinette County Housing Authority administers Marinette County’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program is the federal government’s major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses and apartments.

The participant is free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects.

A family that is issued a housing voucher is responsible for finding a suitable housing unit of the family’s choice where the owner agrees to rent under the program. This unit may include the family’s present residence. Rental units must meet minimum standards of health and safety, as determined by the PHA.

A housing subsidy is paid to the landlord directly by the Housing Authority on behalf of the participating family. The family then pays the difference between the actual rent charged by the landlord and the amount subsidized by the program.

Marinette County Housing Authority is currently accepting applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program.