Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Anderson, IN
There are 29 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Anderson with roughly 2,199 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 21 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $285 to $418 per month. Median reported wait: about 10 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Anderson
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Anderson
Section 8 apartments in Anderson (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crooked Creek Tower PB Section 8 | 305 | $392 | — |
| Cambridge Square Anderson PB Section 8 | 150 | $418 | — |
| Cottages of Anderson LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Hoosier Woods Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Longfellow Plaza PB Section 8 | 100 | $371 | — |
| Fairview Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Anderson Homes/asbury Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Apartment Living Inc. PB Section 8 | 24 | $309 | — |
Public housing developments in Anderson
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westvale Manor Public Housing | 117 | $285 | 10 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Anderson
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoosier Woods Apartments LIHTC | 214 | — | — |
| Applecreek Commons LIHTC | 194 | — | — |
| Sweet Galilee at the Wigwam LIHTC | 130 | — | — |
| Autumn Ridge Apts LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Hoosier Woods Apts Ii LIHTC | 110 | — | — |
| Gateway Village LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Westwood Estates LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| The Fieldhouse Apartments LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Tower Place Apts LIHTC | 43 | — | — |
| The Village at Hillside LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Central School Senior Apts LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Erhal Senior Housing at Anderson LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Building Blocks of Anderson LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Blakey LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Blakey - 3 LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Madison County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Madison County: studio $898, 1-BR $919, 2-BR $1,206, 3-BR $1,594, 4-BR $1,597.
Full FMR table for Madison County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Anderson
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Alexandria, IN
- Elwood, IN
- Pendleton, IN
- Indianapolis, IN
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Gary, IN
- Evansville, IN
- South Bend, IN
- Bloomington, IN
- Lafayette, IN
- Elkhart, IN
- Kokomo, IN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.