Ahepa 78 V Apartments §202 Senior Merrillville, IN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ahepa 78 V Apartments is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Merrillville, IN with 50 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $441/month on average.
50
total units
100%
occupancy
$441
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1852 W 79th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,318/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,318/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 60% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 98% |
How to apply at Ahepa 78 V Apartments
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 1852 W 79th Pl, Merrillville; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$441/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Griffith Apartments §811 | Merrillville | 1.1 km |
| Watertower South, Inc §811 | Merrillville | 1.1 km |
| Madison Manor Apts LIHTC | Merrillville | 2 km |
| Edgewood Apartments LIHTC | Merriville | 3.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ahepa 78 V Apartments have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at Ahepa 78 V Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $441/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Ahepa 78 V Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1852 W 79th Pl in Merrillville. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.