Stratford Commons PB Section 8 Elkhart, IN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Stratford Commons is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Elkhart, IN with 159 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $439/month on average.
159
total units
96%
occupancy
$439
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2601 Oakland Ave, Elkhart, IN 46517 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,733/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,161/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 53% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 83% |
How to apply at Stratford Commons
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 2601 Oakland Ave, Elkhart; 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 (~$439/mo average here).
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- Overlook LIHTCPB Section 8
- Riverside Terrace Public Housing
- Ashton Pines Phase I LIHTC
- Ashton Pines Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Carriage House Elkhart PB Section 8
- Hellenic Senior Living of Elkhart LIHTC
- Waterfall Hi-rise Public Housing
- Praire Village PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosedale Hi-rise Public Housing | Elkhart | 1.4 km |
| Roosevelt Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elkhart | 2 km |
| River Run Apartments LIHTC | Elkhart | 2.4 km |
| Cornerstone LIHTC | Elkhart | 2.4 km |
| The Water Tower Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elkhart | 2.4 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Elkhart | 2.8 km |
| Carriage House Apartments PB Section 8 | Elkhart | 2.8 km |
| Garden View Senior Apartments LIHTC | Elkhart | 4.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Elkhart
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Stratford Commons 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 Stratford Commons?
Residents report average rents near $439/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 Stratford Commons?
Contact the management office at 2601 Oakland Ave in Elkhart. 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.