Mason Homes Public Housing Marion, IN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mason Homes is a Public Housing community in Marion, IN with 100 units reporting 86% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $363/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 6 months.
100
total units
86%
occupancy
$363
avg resident rent
6 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1202 Upton St, Marion, IN 46953 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,064/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,266/yr |
| People per unit | 4 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
How to apply at Mason Homes
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 1202 Upton St, Marion; 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 (~$363/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Marion
- Prince Hall Plaza PB Section 8
- Cambridge Square Marion PB Section 8
- Norman Manor Public Housing
- Turnberry Square Apts of Marion LIHTC
- Hilltop Apartments of Marion, Llc PB Section 8
- Vita of Marion LIHTC
- Greentree West PB Section 8
- Hunter's Run Apts LIHTC
- Riverside Apts PB Section 8
- Chambers Park Apartments LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springhill Homes LIHTC | Marion | 0.8 km |
| Marion Green Apartments LIHTC | Marion | 0.8 km |
| Lyons Manor §811 | Marion | 0.8 km |
| Flinn Place §202 Senior | Marion | 0.8 km |
| Stepping Stone §811 | Marion | 1.1 km |
| Historic Gallatin Square LIHTC | Marion | 2 km |
| Castle Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Marion | 2 km |
| Plaza Green Apartments LIHTC | Marion | 2.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Marion
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mason Homes 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 Mason Homes?
Residents report average rents near $363/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 Mason Homes?
Contact the management office at 1202 Upton St in Marion. 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.