Southwind Apts- Phase 1 PB Section 8 Mount Vernon, IN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Southwind Apts- Phase 1 is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Mount Vernon, IN with 100 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $254/month on average.
100
total units
96%
occupancy
$254
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 465 W 9th St, Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Map → |
| Average household income | $10,367/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,405/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 64% |
How to apply at Southwind Apts- Phase 1
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 465 W 9th St, Mount Vernon; 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 (~$254/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Mount Vernon
- Cloverleaf Circle Public Housing
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Southwind Apts- Phase 1 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 Southwind Apts- Phase 1?
Residents report average rents near $254/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 Southwind Apts- Phase 1?
Contact the management office at 465 W 9th St in Mount Vernon. 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.