Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Fort Wayne, IN
There are 77 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Fort Wayne with roughly 7,213 assisted units — including 28 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 53 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $148 to $401 per month. Median reported wait: about 21 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Fort Wayne
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Fort Wayne
Section 8 apartments in Fort Wayne (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 320 | — | — |
| Mcmillen Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 214 | — | — |
| Arbors of South Towne Square Apartm PB Section 8 | 212 | $269 | — |
| Fairington Ft. Wayne PB Section 8 | 201 | $401 | — |
| Eden Green PB Section 8 | 189 | $160 | — |
| Chc East Central PB Section 8 | 166 | $190 | — |
| Edsall House PB Section 8 | 139 | $339 | — |
| Richfield Ft. Wayne PB Section 8 | 120 | $342 | — |
| Hamilton Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Cambridge Sq. Ft. Wayne Ii PB Section 8 | 102 | $390 | — |
| North Shapleigh Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Tillwater Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Centennial Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Community Housing Concepts Centenni PB Section 8 | 88 | $265 | — |
| Salem Manor PB Section 8 | 83 | $378 | — |
Public housing developments in Fort Wayne
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Highlands Public Housing | 180 | $283 | 24 mo |
| Brookmill Court Public Housing | 174 | $309 | 18 mo |
| Tall Oaks Public Housing | 145 | $278 | 24 mo |
| Beacon Heights Public Housing | 100 | $148 | 18 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Fort Wayne
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbors of South Towne Square Apts LIHTC | 213 | — | — |
| Village Premier Apartments LIHTC | 208 | — | — |
| Village Premier Apartments LIHTC | 208 | — | — |
| Cambridge Square Apartments LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Preston Pointe at Inverness Centre Apts LIHTC | 192 | — | — |
| Villages of Hanna LIHTC | 192 | — | — |
| Villa Capri Apts LIHTC | 171 | — | — |
| Baldwin Creek LIHTC | 168 | — | — |
| Cobblestone Villas LIHTC | 168 | — | — |
| East Central Towers LIHTC | 168 | — | — |
| Evergreen Village at Fort Wayne LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Silver Birch at Cook Rd. LIHTC | 119 | — | — |
| Prestwick Square of Ft Wayne LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Chestnut Hills Apts LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Tamera Gardens Ii LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Allen County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Allen County: studio $892, 1-BR $916, 2-BR $1,113, 3-BR $1,381, 4-BR $1,512.
Full FMR table for Allen County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Fort Wayne
- 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
- New Haven, IN
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- Bloomington, IN
- Lafayette, IN
- Elkhart, IN
- Kokomo, IN
- Muncie, IN
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.