Harbor Meadows Apartments PB Section 8 East Chicago, IN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Harbor Meadows Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in East Chicago, IN with 120 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $208/month on average.
120
total units
96%
occupancy
$208
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3521 Pennsylvania Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312 Map → |
| Average household income | $8,486/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,875/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 33% |
How to apply at Harbor Meadows Apartments
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 3521 Pennsylvania Ave, East Chicago; 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 (~$208/mo average here).
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- Cardinal Terrace Apts LIHTC
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roses of Sharon Public Housing | East Chicago | 0.8 km |
| Tri-city Housing Corporation §811 | East Chicago | 4 km |
| Renaissance I L.p. PB Section 8 | Hammond | 5.6 km |
| Renaissance I L.p. PB Section 8 | Hammond | 5.6 km |
| Hammond Elderly Apartments PB Section 8 | Hammond | 6.8 km |
| Willows on Clark Road Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gary | 7 km |
| Sohl Avenue Assisted Living LIHTC | Hammond | 7.4 km |
| Turner Park Public Housing | Hammond | 7.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in East Chicago
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Harbor Meadows Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Harbor Meadows Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $208/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 Harbor Meadows Apartments?
Contact the management office at 3521 Pennsylvania Ave in East Chicago. 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.