Washington Gardens Public Housing Elkhart, IN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Washington Gardens is a Public Housing community in Elkhart, IN with 194 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $255/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 46 months.
194
total units
98%
occupancy
$255
avg resident rent
46 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 410 W Indiana Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,652/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,007/yr |
| People per unit | 3.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 8% |
How to apply at Washington Gardens
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 410 W Indiana 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 (~$255/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Elkhart
- North Lake Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Overlook LIHTCPB Section 8
- Stratford Commons PB 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elkhart | 0.8 km |
| River Run Apartments LIHTC | Elkhart | 1.1 km |
| Cornerstone LIHTC | Elkhart | 1.1 km |
| The Water Tower Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elkhart | 1.1 km |
| Oaklawn Apartments PB Section 8 | Elkhart | 1.4 km |
| Oakland Estates §811 | Elkhart | 1.4 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Elkhart | 2.8 km |
| Carriage House Apartments PB Section 8 | Elkhart | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Elkhart
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Washington Gardens have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Washington Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $255/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 Washington Gardens?
Contact the management office at 410 W Indiana 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.