Gillespie Tower Public Housing Muncie, IN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Gillespie Tower is a Public Housing community in Muncie, IN with 98 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $319/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 10 months.
98
total units
100%
occupancy
$319
avg resident rent
10 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 701 W Jackson St, Muncie, IN 47305 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,630/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,721/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 21% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Gillespie Tower
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 701 W Jackson St, Muncie; 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 (~$319/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Muncie
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- Walnut Manor Apts LIHTC
- Cambridge Square of Muncie PB Section 8
- Elgin Manor Apartments, Lp PB Section 8
- Elgin Manor Apts LIHTC
- Silver Birch of Muncie LIHTC
- Woods Edge Apts LIHTC
- Carriage House Muncie PB Section 8
- R.a.greene Southern Pines Public Housing
- Earthstone Terrace Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fourteen91 Lofts LIHTC | Muncie | 0.8 km |
| Historic Muncie Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Muncie | 0.8 km |
| Jackson & Vine Apts LIHTC | Muncie | 0.8 km |
| Howard Square LIHTC | Muncie | 0.8 km |
| Millennium Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Muncie | 0.8 km |
| Millennium Place Iii LIHTCPublic Housing | Muncie | 0.8 km |
| Millennium Place Iv LIHTCPublic Housing | Muncie | 0.8 km |
| Millennium Place I LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Muncie | 0.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Gillespie Tower 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 Gillespie Tower?
Residents report average rents near $319/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 Gillespie Tower?
Contact the management office at 701 W Jackson St in Muncie. 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.