St. John Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 Gary, IN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
St. John Homes is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Gary, IN with 144 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $232/month on average.
144
total units
94%
occupancy
$232
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2180 Carolina St, Gary, IN 46407 Map → |
| Average household income | $10,044/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,206/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
How to apply at St. John Homes
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 2180 Carolina 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 (~$232/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Ave Townhomes LIHTC | Gary | 1.4 km |
| Linden House of Gary §202 Senior | Gary | 1.4 km |
| Village of Hope LIHTC | Gary | 1.4 km |
| Dorie Miller East Point Public Housing | Gary | 1.7 km |
| South Shore Commons LIHTC | Gary | 1.7 km |
| Gardens on Carolina §202 Senior | Gary | 2.2 km |
| 805 Maryland St LIHTC | Gary | 2.2 km |
| 700 E 33rd Ave LIHTC | Gary | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does St. John Homes have?
Project-Based Section 8; 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 St. John Homes?
Residents report average rents near $232/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 St. John Homes?
Contact the management office at 2180 Carolina 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.