Cardinal Terrace Apts LIHTC East Chicago, IN

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Cardinal Terrace Apts is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in East Chicago, IN with 56 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

56
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address501 E Chicago Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units56
Placed in service1995

How to apply at Cardinal Terrace Apts

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 501 E Chicago Ave, East Chicago; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in East Chicago

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Tri-city Housing Corporation §811East Chicago0.8 km
Renaissance I L.p. PB Section 8Hammond2.4 km
Roses of Sharon Public HousingEast Chicago2.8 km
Northtown Village Townhomes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8East Chicago3.4 km
Alder Place LIHTCEast Chicago3.4 km
Hammond Elderly Apartments PB Section 8Hammond3.5 km
584 Sibley St LIHTCHammond3.5 km
Sohl Avenue Assisted Living LIHTCHammond4 km

← All subsidized housing in East Chicago

Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Cardinal Terrace Apts have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Cardinal Terrace Apts?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Cardinal Terrace Apts?
Contact the management office at 501 E Chicago Ave in East Chicago. 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.