St. Joseph's Tower PB Section 8 South Bend, IN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
St. Joseph's Tower is a Project-Based Section 8 community in South Bend, IN with 84 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $362/month on average.
84
total units
90%
occupancy
$362
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 316 S Saint Joseph St, South Bend, IN 46601 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,196/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,811/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at St. Joseph's Tower
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 316 S Saint Joseph St, South Bend; 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 (~$362/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plaza Apts & Monroe Cir Public Housing | South Bend | 0.8 km |
| Monroe Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | South Bend | 0.8 km |
| Central High LIHTCPB Section 8 | South Bend | 1.1 km |
| Hoffman Hotel Apartments LIHTC | South Bend | 1.1 km |
| Stephenson Mills LIHTC | South Bend | 1.1 km |
| New Heritage Homes Southeast LIHTC | South Bend | 1.4 km |
| South Bend Permanent Supportive Housing LIHTC | South Bend | 1.4 km |
| St Joseph County Ywca Residence LIHTC | South Bend | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does St. Joseph's Tower 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 St. Joseph's Tower?
Residents report average rents near $362/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. Joseph's Tower?
Contact the management office at 316 S Saint Joseph St in South Bend. 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.