Northlawn

5145 N. 20th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53209

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Reported policy summary	Northlawn — Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee, https://www.hacm.org/our-properties/search-all-properties, property https://www.hacm.org/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/1042/62; reviewed September 30, 2026. HACM directory category: Affordable Market-Rate Housing. Directory address: 5145 N. 20th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53209. HACM profile details (source description, inventory, eligibility, amenities and posted list notice; time-sensitive claims require confirmation): Categories: 1. Affordable Market-Rate Housing ## Waiting List: Open Contact the Northlawn Management Office at 414-286-8864 or visitnorthlawn.rentcafewebsite.com to apply. ### ABOUT NORTHLAWN Northlawn is a friendly community that offers unsubsidized, affordable housing in a park-like setting on Milwaukee’s north side near N. Green Bay Avenue and W. Villard Avenue. Northlawn’s 2-story apartment homes are just steps away from Meaux Park, the Oak Leaf Trail and Lincoln Creek Parkway and a short drive to the many shopping options at Bayshore Town Center. Originally constructed in 1949 to provide housing for veterans, Northlawn now offers 247 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartment homes to a wide variety of families. ### Building Amenities * Living Room * Dine-in-Kitchen * 1 Bathroom * Basement * Stove * Refrigerator * Washer/Dryer Hookup in Basement * Off-Street Parking * Central A/C * Water Included (tenant pays heat and electric) ### Neighborhood Amenities * Grocery store * Bank * Public transportation * Park nearby * K-12 school(s) nearby * Community/neighborhood center within walking distance * Public library within walking distance Photos are representative and do not show the apartment that may be available. Furnishings are not included. HACM https://www.hacm.org/programs/housing/apply-for-housing says it continually accepts new applications for Berryland, Northlawn and Southlawn; applications are not proof of vacant units. HACM https://www.hacm.org/programs/housing/housing-choice-voucher-program-section-8-rent-assistance/housing-choice-voucher-wait-list-opening#!/ says tenant-based Section 8/HCV lists remain CLOSED, while the general public-housing and listed project-based lists are OPEN. Its application page is https://www.hacm.org/programs/housing/apply-for-housing. No property-specific felony acceptance or current availability is established; contact HACM to confirm eligibility, current rent, screening, and availability.

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Northlawn — Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee, https://www.hacm.org/our-properties/search-all-properties, property https://www.hacm.org/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/1042/62; reviewed September 30, 2026. HACM directory category: Affordable Market-Rate Housing. Directory address: 5145 N. 20th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53209. HACM profile details (source description, inventory, eligibility, amenities and posted list notice; time-sensitive claims require confirmation): Categories: 1. Affordable Market-Rate Housing ## Waiting List: Open Contact the Northlawn Management Office at 414-286-8864 or visitnorthlawn.rentcafewebsite.com to apply. ### ABOUT NORTHLAWN Northlawn is a friendly community that offers unsubsidized, affordable housing in a park-like setting on Milwaukee’s north side near N. Green Bay Avenue and W. Villard Avenue. Northlawn’s 2-story apartment homes are just steps away from Meaux Park, the Oak Leaf Trail and Lincoln Creek Parkway and a short drive to the many shopping options at Bayshore Town Center. Originally constructed in 1949 to provide housing for veterans, Northlawn now offers 247 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartment homes to a wide variety of families. ### Building Amenities * Living Room * Dine-in-Kitchen * 1 Bathroom * Basement * Stove * Refrigerator * Washer/Dryer Hookup in Basement * Off-Street Parking * Central A/C * Water Included (tenant pays heat and electric) ### Neighborhood Amenities * Grocery store * Bank * Public transportation * Park nearby * K-12 school(s) nearby * Community/neighborhood center within walking distance * Public library within walking distance Photos are representative and do not show the apartment that may be available. Furnishings are not included. HACM https://www.hacm.org/programs/housing/apply-for-housing says it continually accepts new applications for Berryland, Northlawn and Southlawn; applications are not proof of vacant units. HACM https://www.hacm.org/programs/housing/housing-choice-voucher-program-section-8-rent-assistance/housing-choice-voucher-wait-list-opening#!/ says tenant-based Section 8/HCV lists remain CLOSED, while the general public-housing and listed project-based lists are OPEN. Its application page is https://www.hacm.org/programs/housing/apply-for-housing. No property-specific felony acceptance or current availability is established; contact HACM to confirm eligibility, current rent, screening, and availability.

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Phone: (414) 286-8864
Website: https://www.hacm.org/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/1042/62

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