Housing Choice Voucher Program

Section 8 Rent Assistance is designed to help low-income households pay a portion of their rent, aiding them to become self-sufficient.

2020 PHA Annual Plan

The West Allis Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program is no longer accepting applications.

Important Notice for current section 8 Housing choice voucher program participants

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, City Hall will be closed to the public until further notice. 

Despite this, we will still be able to conduct business using the following:

Forms
All forms that were available in our office are now available to you online:

Request for Adjustment

Certification of Zero Income

Mutual Lease Termination

Request for Portability

Not sure how to upload documents through your Assistance Check account? 
Find out how here: How to upload documents through Assistance Check

Annual Inspections
The Housing Division is temporarily suspending all current annual inspections. If you were scheduled to have an annual inspection, please be patient as we work through this situation. You will be notified by mail of updated information.

Reexaminations
Reexaminations can still be completed. Simply visit Assistance Check, login to your account, and select Start Reexam.

All forms and verifications of income/assets can be submitted using any of the following:

  • Assistance Check
  • Email: amoreno@westalliswi.gov
  • Fax: (414) 302-8417
  • Mail: 7525 W. Greenfield Avenue  West Allis, WI  53214
  • Drop Box: There is a secure drop box located to the right of the main doors at City Hall

Need Assistance?
If you need assistance completing the online reexamination, or for questions regarding adjustments or any other changes, please contact Amy Moreno:  (414) 302-8430 or amoreno@westalliswi.gov, and she will be able to assist you.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Equal Housing OpportunityThe City of West Allis does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of sex, race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, family status, lawful source of income, age, ancestry or any other legally protected status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs or activities.

Americans with Disabilities Act Notice: Upon reasonable notice the City will furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services when necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and to enjoy the benefits of a service, program or activity provided by the City.

Limited English Proficiency (LEP): It is the policy of the City of West Allis to provide language access services to populations of persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) who are eligible to be served or likely to be directly affected by our programs. Such services will be focused on providing meaningful access to our programs, services and/or benefits.