Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Evansville, IN
There are 61 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Evansville with roughly 4,589 assisted units — including 17 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 49 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $311 to $376 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Evansville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Evansville
Section 8 apartments in Evansville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carriage House Evansville LIHTCPB Section 8 | 207 | $374 | — |
| Arbors at Eastland LIHTCPB Section 8 | 176 | — | — |
| Grandview Tower PB Section 8 | 170 | $311 | — |
| Grand Oak Community, Llc PB Section 8 | 131 | $346 | — |
| Independence Square PB Section 8 | 122 | $376 | — |
| Crossing I PB Section 8 | 120 | $362 | — |
| Carriage House Evansville PB Section 8 | 100 | $368 | — |
| Delaware Trace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 95 | — | — |
| Crossing Ii PB Section 8 | 80 | $355 | — |
| Liberty Terrace Apartments PB Section 8 | 58 | $334 | — |
| Cedar Trace Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Jacobsville Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Memorial Townhouses Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Dalehaven Estates Rehab PB Section 8 | 33 | $331 | — |
| Covert & Horizon, Llc PB Section 8 | 29 | $359 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Evansville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schnute and White Oaks Towers LIHTC | 230 | — | — |
| Kennedy and Buckner Towers LIHTC | 208 | — | — |
| Bradford Pointe Apts LIHTC | 204 | — | — |
| Fulton Square LIHTC | 194 | — | — |
| Eastland Apartments LIHTC | 161 | — | — |
| Horizon Homes LIHTC | 148 | — | — |
| Martin Horizon Homes LIHTC | 148 | — | — |
| Shannon Glenn Apts LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Caldwell Homes LIHTC | 121 | — | — |
| Dalehaven Estates Apts LIHTC | 119 | — | — |
| Silver Birch of Evansville LIHTC | 119 | — | — |
| Lincoln Estates Apts LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Delaware Trace, Phase Ii LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Evansville Townhomes Iii LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Evansville Townhomes Iii LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Vanderburgh County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Vanderburgh County: studio $853, 1-BR $860, 2-BR $1,113, 3-BR $1,370, 4-BR $1,539.
Full FMR table for Vanderburgh County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Evansville
- 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
- Indianapolis, IN
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Gary, IN
- South Bend, IN
- Bloomington, IN
- Lafayette, IN
- Elkhart, IN
- Kokomo, IN
- Muncie, IN
- Anderson, IN
- Columbus, IN
- Scattered, IN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.