Dorie Miller Public Housing Gary, IN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Dorie Miller is a Public Housing community in Gary, IN with 47 units reporting 68% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $287/month on average.
47
total units
68%
occupancy
$287
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 6815 E 5th Pl, Gary, IN 46403 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,768/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,172/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
How to apply at Dorie Miller
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 6815 E 5th Pl, Gary; 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 (~$287/mo average here).
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- Oak Knoll Renaissance Apts LIHTC
- Gary Nsa I/ii PB Section 8
- Gary Nsa Iii PB Section 8
- Park Shore Commons LIHTCPB Section 8
- Willows on Clark Road Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Small Farms Apartments PB Section 8
- Small Farms Renewal LIHTC
- Gary Manor LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duneland Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gary | 0.8 km |
| Serenity Lake Senior Independent Living Facility LIHTC | Gary | 0.8 km |
| Duneland Public Housing | Gary | 0.8 km |
| 220 N Miami St LIHTC | Gary | 1.4 km |
| Woodlake Village I Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gary | 2.5 km |
| Woodlake Village I Apts PB Section 8 | Gary | 2.5 km |
| Woodlake Village Iii LIHTC | Gary | 2.5 km |
| Woodlake Village Ii LIHTC | Gary | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Gary
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Dorie Miller have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Dorie Miller?
Residents report average rents near $287/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 Dorie Miller?
Contact the management office at 6815 E 5th Pl in Gary. 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.