Haven on Main Wins State Award for Accessible Housing
Owners of accessible rentals in La Crosse may find that inclusive, mixed-ability housing is gaining state recognition.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Special Needs
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Couleecap received the 2026 Governor's Award for Excellence in Community Action for Haven on Main, a 70-unit inclusive apartment complex in downtown La Crosse, at an annual ceremony on Tuesday, October 27. The award recognizes efforts to combat the causes of poverty in Wisconsin, and Haven on Main houses adults with disabilities alongside non-disabled residents.
Why it matters
For La Crosse households, the recognition highlights a local option for affordable housing built to be accessible, with 56 of its 70 units already leased. The award's focus on innovation and community impact signals how inclusive design can expand housing choices for people with disabilities in the city.
Haven on Main has 70 units, and 56 are currently leased. The Governor's Award for Excellence in Community Action is in its 29th year, and one agency is chosen each year from 16 in the state's community action network.
The players
Couleecap
A Wisconsin community action agency that developed Haven on Main and works to reduce poverty in the La Crosse region.
Governor's Award for Excellence in Community Action
A Wisconsin state honor, now in its 29th year, recognizing one community action agency annually for anti-poverty work.
The details
The Governor's Award is chosen based on efforts to fight the causes of poverty in Wisconsin through innovation, collaboration, cost-effectiveness, and community impact. Haven on Main was recognized for its approach to combining affordable housing with accessibility, so that adults with disabilities live alongside non-disabled neighbors in the same building. The honor reflects how the community action network evaluates local projects against these criteria.
Timeline
Tuesday, October 27, 2026: Couleecap receives the 2026 Governor's Award at the annual awards ceremony.
The Home Front
The honor places Haven on Main within Wisconsin's network of 16 community action agencies, which the state uses to fight poverty. Accessible, mixed-ability apartments like this one are a niche but growing response to the shortage of affordable housing for people with disabilities.
If you or a family member needs accessible housing in La Crosse, check whether units at Haven on Main are still available, since 14 of 70 remain unleased. Ask any housing provider about accessibility features and affordability terms before you apply, and keep your income and disability documentation ready.
The takeaway
Inclusive housing that mixes adults with disabilities and non-disabled neighbors is a practical option worth knowing about in La Crosse. Keep a current list of accessible rental options and the documents housing applications usually request.
Further reading
For more on disability-focused family support, see Special Needs in La Crosse.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Weau.
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