Scattered Sites Public Housing East Chicago, IN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Scattered Sites is a Public Housing community in East Chicago, IN with 131 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $311/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 33 months.
131
total units
100%
occupancy
$311
avg resident rent
33 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1301 E Columbus Dr, East Chicago, IN 46312 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,725/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,838/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 15% |
How to apply at Scattered Sites
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 1301 E Columbus Dr, 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 (~$311/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in East Chicago
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- Lakeside Gardens LIHTC
- Lakeside Apartments PB Section 8
- Harborside Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Harbor Meadows Apartments PB Section 8
- James Hunter Public Housing
- Northtown Village Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8
- North Harbor LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cardinal Terrace Apts LIHTC
- Northtown Village Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roses of Sharon Public Housing | East Chicago | 1.4 km |
| Northtown Village Townhomes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | East Chicago | 2 km |
| Alder Place LIHTC | East Chicago | 2 km |
| Tri-city Housing Corporation §811 | East Chicago | 2 km |
| Renaissance I L.p. PB Section 8 | Hammond | 3.7 km |
| Hammond Elderly Apartments PB Section 8 | Hammond | 4.8 km |
| 584 Sibley St LIHTC | Hammond | 4.8 km |
| Sohl Avenue Assisted Living LIHTC | Hammond | 5.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in East Chicago
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Scattered Sites 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 Scattered Sites?
Residents report average rents near $311/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 Scattered Sites?
Contact the management office at 1301 E Columbus Dr 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.