Appleton Housing Authority

Mission: To ensure access to high-quality, affordable housing for all residents within the City of Appleton.

For more than 45 years, the Appleton Housing Authority (AHA) has played a key role in providing housing options for low and moderate income households. The Appleton Housing Authority was organized July 7, 1967, after the Appleton Common Council determined the need for an Authority. That need was based upon an exploding senior population that faced a shortage of adequate and affordable housing. The first Board of Commissioners appointed by the Mayor, worked hard in developing the community’s first high-rise, (opening in 1971) offering affordable housing for senior residents.

The Housing Authority is an independent governmental agency governed by a five-member board, which is appointed by the Mayor of Appleton. The AHA requires no municipal tax dollars to operate and receives it’s funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and from the rents, it collects each month from housing owned by the Authority.

The Appleton Housing Authority exists to promote quality affordable housing for all residents of the City of Appleton. Through our partnership with the Outagamie County Housing Authority, our initiatives now extend to assisting individuals across the entire county. Our comprehensive programs cater to various needs, including Section 8 Housing, support for first-time homebuyers, services for elderly and disabled individuals, aid for veterans, and more.