Dreiser Square - 2 Public Housing Terre Haute, IN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Dreiser Square - 2 is a Public Housing community in Terre Haute, IN with 256 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $343/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 2 months.
256
total units
99%
occupancy
$343
avg resident rent
2 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1265 Dreiser Sq, Terre Haute, IN 47802 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,335/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,432/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 95% |
How to apply at Dreiser Square - 2
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 1265 Dreiser Sq, Terre Haute; 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 (~$343/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High - 2 Lp LIHTC | Terre Haute | 1.1 km |
| Historic Walnut Square LIHTC | Terre Haute | 1.4 km |
| Highland Affordable Housing LIHTC | Terre Haute | 2.5 km |
| Brownstone Manor §202 Senior | Terre Haute | 2.8 km |
| Greenwood Manor Ii PB Section 8 | Terre Haute | 2.8 km |
| Greenwood Manor Ii PB Section 8 | Terre Haute | 2.8 km |
| Miller Parrott Lofts LIHTC | Terre Haute | 3.4 km |
| Mcmillan Square Public Housing | Terre Haute | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Dreiser Square - 2 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 Dreiser Square - 2?
Residents report average rents near $343/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 Dreiser Square - 2?
Contact the management office at 1265 Dreiser Sq in Terre Haute. 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.