Roses of Sharon Public Housing East Chicago, IN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Roses of Sharon is a Public Housing community in East Chicago, IN with 13 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $449/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 6 months.
13
total units
100%
occupancy
$449
avg resident rent
6 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 3609 Deodar St, East Chicago, IN 46312 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,563/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,782/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 62% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 77% |
| One-bedroom share | 8% |
How to apply at Roses of Sharon
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 3609 Deodar St, East Chicago; 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 (~$449/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northtown Village Apartments PB Section 8 | East Chicago | 0.8 km |
| Northtown Village Townhomes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | East Chicago | 0.8 km |
| Alder Place LIHTC | East Chicago | 0.8 km |
| Tri-city Housing Corporation §811 | East Chicago | 3.4 km |
| Renaissance I L.p. PB Section 8 | Hammond | 5.1 km |
| Hammond Elderly Apartments PB Section 8 | Hammond | 6 km |
| 584 Sibley St LIHTC | Hammond | 6 km |
| Sohl Avenue Assisted Living LIHTC | Hammond | 6.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in East Chicago
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Roses of Sharon 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 Roses of Sharon?
Residents report average rents near $449/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 Roses of Sharon?
Contact the management office at 3609 Deodar St in East Chicago. 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.