Salem Manor PB Section 8 Fort Wayne, IN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Salem Manor is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Fort Wayne, IN with 83 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $378/month on average.
83
total units
99%
occupancy
$378
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1221 E California Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,978/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,235/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Salem Manor
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1221 E California Rd, Fort Wayne; 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 (~$378/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| River's Edge LIHTC | Fort Wayne | 1.4 km |
| Woodview Manor Apts. PB Section 8 | Fort Wayne | 1.7 km |
| Heritage Place at Trails Edge LIHTC | Fort Wayne | 2.4 km |
| Isabelle Gardens LIHTC | Fort Wayne | 2.4 km |
| Isabelle Gardens LIHTC | Fort Wayne | 2.4 km |
| Slocum Pointe LIHTC | Ft Wayne | 2.4 km |
| Beacon Heights Public Housing | Fort Wayne | 2.8 km |
| Orchard Place Apts LIHTC | Fort Wayne | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Salem Manor have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Salem Manor?
Residents report average rents near $378/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 Salem Manor?
Contact the management office at 1221 E California Rd in Fort Wayne. 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.