Horace Mann Apartments Public Housing Gary, IN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Horace Mann Apartments is a Public Housing community in Gary, IN with 45 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $436/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 8 months.
45
total units
100%
occupancy
$436
avg resident rent
8 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 W 7th Ave, Gary, IN 46402 Map → |
| Average household income | $28,517/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,936/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 61% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 75% |
| One-bedroom share | 16% |
How to apply at Horace Mann Apartments
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 111 W 7th Ave, 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 (~$436/mo average here).
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- Park Shore Commons LIHTCPB Section 8
- Willows on Clark Road Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Horace Mann Apartments 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 Horace Mann Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $436/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 Horace Mann Apartments?
Contact the management office at 111 W 7th Ave 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.