Elderly Highrise Public Housing Gary, IN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Elderly Highrise is a Public Housing community in Gary, IN with 139 units reporting 65% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $401/month on average.
139
total units
65%
occupancy
$401
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 578 Broadway, Gary, IN 46402 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,652/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,652/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Elderly Highrise
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 578 Broadway, 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 (~$401/mo average here).
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- Park Shore Commons LIHTCPB Section 8
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- Small Farms Apartments PB Section 8
- Small Farms Renewal LIHTC
- Gary Manor LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gardens on Carolina §202 Senior | Gary | 0.8 km |
| 805 Maryland St LIHTC | Gary | 0.8 km |
| Madison Ave Townhomes LIHTC | Gary | 1.1 km |
| Linden House of Gary §202 Senior | Gary | 1.1 km |
| Village of Hope LIHTC | Gary | 1.1 km |
| St. John Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gary | 2.4 km |
| South Shore Commons LIHTC | Gary | 2.4 km |
| Lancaster LIHTC | Gary | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Gary
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Elderly Highrise 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 Elderly Highrise?
Residents report average rents near $401/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 Elderly Highrise?
Contact the management office at 578 Broadway 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.