Northwest Plaza Public Housing South Bend, IN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Northwest Plaza is a Public Housing community in South Bend, IN with 145 units reporting 76% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $434/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 14 months.
145
total units
76%
occupancy
$434
avg resident rent
14 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1845 Fremont St, South Bend, IN 46628 Map → |
| Average household income | $26,506/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,217/yr |
| People per unit | 3.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 31% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 58% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 81% |
How to apply at Northwest Plaza
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 1845 Fremont St, South Bend; 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 (~$434/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Place at Lasalle Square LIHTC | South Bend | 1.1 km |
| 826 Diamond Ave LIHTC | South Bend | 2 km |
| Lasalle Park Homes Ii §202 Senior | South Bend | 2.4 km |
| Madison Group Home §811 | South Bend | 2.5 km |
| Washington Dunbar Homes LIHTC | South Bend | 2.8 km |
| West Washington Homes LIHTC | South Bend | 2.8 km |
| Historic Dunbar Corner LIHTC | South Bend | 2.8 km |
| 528 Blaine Ave LIHTC | South Bend | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Northwest Plaza 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 Northwest Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $434/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 Northwest Plaza?
Contact the management office at 1845 Fremont St in South Bend. 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.