Merle Henderson Apartments Public Housing Richmond, IN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Merle Henderson Apartments is a Public Housing community in Richmond, IN with 104 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $296/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 8 months.
104
total units
90%
occupancy
$296
avg resident rent
8 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 81 S 14th St, Richmond, IN 47374 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,043/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,906/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 26% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Merle Henderson 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 81 S 14th St, Richmond; 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 (~$296/mo average here).
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- Carriage House Richmond PB Section 8
- Greenwood Apartments PB Section 8
- Interfaith B PB Section 8
- Prestwick Square Apts of Richmond LIHTC
- Southview/ Geier Apartments Public Housing
- Robert F. Smith Apartments Public Housing
- Starr Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Dunn Supportive Housing LIHTC
- Nine North LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Music City Place LIHTC | Richmond | 0.8 km |
| Adam H Bartel Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 0.8 km |
| Bethlehem Community PB Section 8 | Richmond | 2.2 km |
| Village Apts of Richmond LIHTC | Richmond | 2.5 km |
| Interfaith a PB Section 8 | Richmond | 2.5 km |
| Dogwood Terrace §202 Senior | Richmond | 2.5 km |
| Cedar Cliff Apts LIHTC | Richmond | 2.8 km |
| Rosewood Terrace PB Section 8 | Richmond | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Richmond
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Merle Henderson 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 Merle Henderson Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $296/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 Merle Henderson Apartments?
Contact the management office at 81 S 14th St in Richmond. 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.