Senior Citizens Public Housing Gary, IN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Senior Citizens is a Public Housing community in Gary, IN with 127 units reporting 69% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $375/month on average.
127
total units
69%
occupancy
$375
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 3280 Pierce St, Gary, IN 46408 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,825/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,825/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Senior Citizens
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 3280 Pierce St, 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 (~$375/mo average here).
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 700 E 33rd Ave LIHTC | Gary | 1.7 km |
| 224 E Ridge Rd LIHTC | Gary | 2 km |
| South Shore Commons LIHTC | Gary | 2.2 km |
| St. John Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gary | 2.8 km |
| Lancaster LIHTC | Gary | 2.8 km |
| Homewood Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gary | 2.8 km |
| Emerson Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gary | 2.8 km |
| Madison Ave Townhomes LIHTC | Gary | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Gary
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Senior Citizens 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 Senior Citizens?
Residents report average rents near $375/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 Senior Citizens?
Contact the management office at 3280 Pierce St 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.