Low Income & Subsidized Housing in East Chicago, IN
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in East Chicago with roughly 1,845 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $195 to $449 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.
Map of subsidized housing in East Chicago
Complete directory of subsidized housing in East Chicago
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Garden Apts LIHTC | 312 | — | — |
| Lakeside Gardens LIHTC | 312 | — | — |
| Lakeside Apartments PB Section 8 | 309 | $195 | — |
| Harborside Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 203 | — | — |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 131 | $311 | 33 mo |
| Harbor Meadows Apartments PB Section 8 | 120 | $208 | — |
| James Hunter Public Housing | 109 | $323 | 4 mo |
| Northtown Village Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| North Harbor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Cardinal Terrace Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Northtown Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 56 | $416 | — |
| Northtown Village Townhomes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Alder Place LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Roses of Sharon Public Housing | 13 | $449 | 6 mo |
| Tri-city Housing Corporation §811 | 10 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in East Chicago (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Apartments PB Section 8 | 309 | $195 | — |
| Harborside Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 203 | — | — |
| Harbor Meadows Apartments PB Section 8 | 120 | $208 | — |
| Northtown Village Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| North Harbor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Northtown Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 56 | $416 | — |
| Northtown Village Townhomes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
Public housing developments in East Chicago
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 131 | $311 | 33 mo |
| James Hunter Public Housing | 109 | $323 | 4 mo |
| Roses of Sharon Public Housing | 13 | $449 | 6 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in East Chicago
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Garden Apts LIHTC | 312 | — | — |
| Lakeside Gardens LIHTC | 312 | — | — |
| Cardinal Terrace Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Alder Place LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Lake County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lake County: studio $959, 1-BR $1,082, 2-BR $1,317, 3-BR $1,612, 4-BR $1,744.
Full FMR table for Lake County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in East Chicago
- 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
- Gary, IN
- Hammond, IN
- Hobart, IN
- Merrillville, IN
- Indianapolis, IN
- Fort Wayne, 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.