South Shore Commons LIHTC Gary, IN

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

South Shore Commons is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Gary, IN with 60 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

60
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address1201 W 20th Ave, Gary, IN 46407 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units60
Placed in service2013

How to apply at South Shore Commons

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 1201 W 20th Ave, Gary; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Gary

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Madison Ave Townhomes LIHTCGary1.4 km
Linden House of Gary §202 SeniorGary1.4 km
Village of Hope LIHTCGary1.4 km
St. John Homes LIHTCPB Section 8Gary1.7 km
Lancaster LIHTCGary1.7 km
Homewood Village LIHTCPB Section 8Gary1.7 km
Emerson Housing LIHTCPB Section 8Gary1.7 km
1009 Ellsworth Pl LIHTCGary2 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does South Shore Commons have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at South Shore Commons?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at South Shore Commons?
Contact the management office at 1201 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.