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 162 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $389/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 20 months.
162
total units
88%
occupancy
$389
avg resident rent
20 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1253 S Bend Ave, South Bend, IN 46617 Map → |
| Average household income | $25,632/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,684/yr |
| People per unit | 3.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 60% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 78% |
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 1253 S Bend Ave, 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 (~$389/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in South Bend
- Karl King Riverbend Tower PB Section 8
- Fairington South Bend PB Section 8
- Plaza Apts & Monroe Cir Public Housing
- Cedar Glen Apartments LIHTC
- Beacon Heights Apartments PB Section 8
- Emerald Pointe Apartments LIHTC
- Miami Hills Apartments PB Section 8
- Lasalle Park Homes PB Section 8
- Northwest Plaza Public Housing
- Prairie Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Apts LIHTC | South Bend | 1.4 km |
| Corby Apartments PB Section 8 | South Bend | 1.7 km |
| Corby Apartments PB Section 8 | South Bend | 1.7 km |
| South Bend Mutual Homes LIHTC | South Bend | 1.7 km |
| Central High LIHTCPB Section 8 | South Bend | 2 km |
| Hoffman Hotel Apartments LIHTC | South Bend | 2 km |
| Stephenson Mills LIHTC | South Bend | 2 km |
| Monroe Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | South Bend | 2.4 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 $389/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 1253 S Bend Ave 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.