Park Shore Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 Gary, IN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Park Shore Commons is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Gary, IN with 202 units reporting 51% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $168/month on average.
202
total units
51%
occupancy
$168
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 860 N Wells St, Gary, IN 46403 Map → |
| Average household income | $7,262/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,217/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 30% |
How to apply at Park Shore Commons
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 860 N Wells St, 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 (~$168/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlake Village I Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gary | 2.4 km |
| Woodlake Village I Apts PB Section 8 | Gary | 2.4 km |
| Woodlake Village Iii LIHTC | Gary | 2.4 km |
| 220 N Miami St LIHTC | Gary | 2.8 km |
| Windsor Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gary | 4 km |
| Dorie Miller Public Housing | Gary | 4 km |
| Duneland Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gary | 4.8 km |
| Serenity Lake Senior Independent Living Facility LIHTC | Gary | 4.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Park Shore Commons have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Park Shore Commons?
Residents report average rents near $168/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 Park Shore Commons?
Contact the management office at 860 N Wells St 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.