$10.8 million development will add 50 mixed-income apartments for adults age 55 and older
NEW GLARUS, Wis., Oct. 14, 2026 — Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp. (WHPC) will celebrate the groundbreaking of Prairie Haus Senior on Tuesday, October 20, at 3 p.m. Located at 1003 Elmer Road in New Glarus, the new senior housing development will add 50 rental apartments for adults age 55 and older, expanding housing options in Green County. The development is anticipated to open in mid-summer 2027.
With a projected cost of $10.8 million, the three-story development will include 35 one-bedroom and 15 two-bedroom apartments. Of the 50 units, 30 will be market-rate rentals and 20 will be income-restricted for households earning up to 60% of the area median income (AMI)...
Leo's notes: Senior housing is often overlooked in Wisconsin's workforce housing conversation, yet the two are closely connected. Prairie Haus Senior will add 50 mixed-income apartments, including 20 income-restricted units, to New Glarus. The project illustrates how senior housing can contribute to a broader local housing strategy, although its effect on existing home availability will depend on whether residents move from homes within the community.
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