River View 500 Public Housing Mishawaka, IN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
River View 500 is a Public Housing community in Mishawaka, IN with 151 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $407/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 12 months.
151
total units
97%
occupancy
$407
avg resident rent
12 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN 46544 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,971/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,301/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 66% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at River View 500
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 500 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka; 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 (~$407/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Mishawaka
- Barbee Creek Village Public Housing
- The Preserve at Fir Road LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hellenic Senior Living of Mishawaka LIHTC
- Ironwood Village Apartments LIHTC
- Silver Birch of Mishawaka LIHTC
- Bittersweet Pointe LIHTC
- Parkview Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8
- 100 Center Hi-rise Llc PB Section 8
- Arbors at Ironwood Apts I LIHTC
- Penelope 60 Apartments §202 Senior
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mishawaka River Center Apts LIHTC | Mishawaka | 0.8 km |
| Eastgate Community PB Section 8 | Mishawaka | 2.8 km |
| Lakeside Apartments PB Section 8 | Mishawaka | 2.8 km |
| Lakeside Apartments PB Section 8 | Mishawaka | 2.8 km |
| Linden House of Mishawaka §202 Senior | Mishawaka | 3.3 km |
| Carriage House Mishawaka Ii PB Section 8 | Mishawaka | 3.4 km |
| The Addison on Main PB Section 8 | Mishawaka | 3.4 km |
| Cedar Glen Apartments LIHTC | South Bend | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does River View 500 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 River View 500?
Residents report average rents near $407/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 River View 500?
Contact the management office at 500 Lincolnway E in Mishawaka. 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.