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.
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 E Chicago Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 56 |
| Placed in service | 1995 |
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 501 E Chicago Ave, East Chicago; 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.
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- Harbor Meadows Apartments PB Section 8
- James Hunter Public Housing
- Northtown Village Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8
- North Harbor LIHTCPB Section 8
- Northtown Village Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-city Housing Corporation §811 | East Chicago | 0.8 km |
| Renaissance I L.p. PB Section 8 | Hammond | 2.4 km |
| Roses of Sharon Public Housing | East Chicago | 2.8 km |
| Northtown Village Townhomes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | East Chicago | 3.4 km |
| Alder Place LIHTC | East Chicago | 3.4 km |
| Hammond Elderly Apartments PB Section 8 | Hammond | 3.5 km |
| 584 Sibley St LIHTC | Hammond | 3.5 km |
| Sohl Avenue Assisted Living LIHTC | Hammond | 4 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.