Scattered Sites Public Housing Gary, IN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Scattered Sites is a Public Housing community in Gary, IN with 142 units reporting 61% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $461/month on average.
142
total units
61%
occupancy
$461
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 5045 W 20th Ave, Gary, IN 46406 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,829/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,389/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 62% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
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 5045 W 20th Ave, 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 (~$461/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Gary
- Lake Shore Landings LIHTC
- Oak Knoll PB Section 8
- Oak Knoll Renaissance Apts LIHTC
- Gary Nsa I/ii PB Section 8
- Gary Nsa Iii PB Section 8
- Park Shore Commons LIHTCPB Section 8
- Willows on Clark Road Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Small Farms Apartments PB Section 8
- Small Farms Renewal LIHTC
- Gary Manor LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosewood Apartments PB Section 8 | Gary | 1.4 km |
| Willows on Clark PB Section 8 | Gary | 2.4 km |
| 1009 Ellsworth Pl LIHTC | Gary | 2.8 km |
| 349 Taney St LIHTC | Gary | 3.4 km |
| South Shore Commons LIHTC | Gary | 4.2 km |
| Senior Citizens Public Housing | Gary | 4.8 km |
| Madison Ave Townhomes LIHTC | Gary | 5.2 km |
| Linden House of Gary §202 Senior | Gary | 5.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Gary
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 $461/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 5045 W 20th Ave 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.