Garden Estates West LIHTCPB Section 8 Michigan City, IN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Garden Estates West is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Michigan City, IN with 171 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $232/month on average.
171
total units
91%
occupancy
$232
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 901 Pinetree Ct, Michigan City, IN 46360 Map → |
| Average household income | $9,665/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,110/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 34% |
How to apply at Garden Estates West
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 901 Pinetree Ct, Michigan City; 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 (~$232/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Michigan City | 2.2 km |
| Woodland East Apartments PB Section 8 | Michigan City | 3.4 km |
| Shorewood Place 975 S Carroll Ave, PB Section 8 | Michigan City | 4.2 km |
| Harborside Homes Duplexes Public Housing | Michigan City | 4.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Michigan City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Garden Estates West have?
Project-Based Section 8; 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 Garden Estates West?
Residents report average rents near $232/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 Garden Estates West?
Contact the management office at 901 Pinetree Ct in Michigan City. 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.