Gardens on Carolina §202 Senior Gary, IN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Gardens on Carolina is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Gary, IN with 38 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $459/month on average.
38
total units
97%
occupancy
$459
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 Carolina St, Gary, IN 46402 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,002/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,002/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 61% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Gardens on Carolina
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 525 Carolina St, 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 (~$459/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Mosby Apartments LIHTC | Gary | 0.8 km |
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| Elderly Highrise Public Housing | Gary | 0.8 km |
| Horace Mann Hope Development Vi LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gary | 0.8 km |
| Gary Nsa V PB Section 8 | Gary | 0.8 km |
| Dalton Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gary | 0.8 km |
| Horace Mann Apartments Public Housing | Gary | 0.8 km |
| Northwest Indiana Veterans Village LIHTC | Gary | 0.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Gardens on Carolina have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at Gardens on Carolina?
Residents report average rents near $459/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 Gardens on Carolina?
Contact the management office at 525 Carolina St 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.