Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Gary, IN
There are 53 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Gary with roughly 5,684 assisted units — including 20 project-based Section 8 buildings, 7 public housing developments, and 36 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $147 to $461 per month. Median reported wait: about 11 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Gary
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Gary
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Shore Landings LIHTC | 682 | — | — |
| Oak Knoll PB Section 8 | 256 | $197 | — |
| Oak Knoll Renaissance Apts LIHTC | 256 | — | — |
| Gary Nsa I/ii PB Section 8 | 249 | $192 | — |
| Gary Nsa Iii PB Section 8 | 222 | $147 | — |
| Park Shore Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 202 | $168 | — |
| Willows on Clark Road Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 202 | — | — |
| Small Farms Apartments PB Section 8 | 200 | $356 | — |
| Small Farms Renewal LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Gary Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 198 | $333 | — |
| Woodlake Village Ii LIHTC | 170 | — | — |
| Concord Commons 1 LIHTC | 156 | — | — |
| St. John Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | $232 | — |
| Carolyn Mosby Apartments LIHTC | 142 | — | — |
| Carolyn Mosby Apartments LIHTC | 142 | — | — |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 142 | $461 | — |
| Elderly Highrise Public Housing | 139 | $401 | — |
| Duneland Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 131 | — | — |
| Senior Citizens Public Housing | 127 | $375 | — |
| Horace Mann Hope Development Vi LIHTCPB Section 8 | 123 | — | — |
| Gary Nsa V PB Section 8 | 119 | $223 | — |
| Windsor Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 107 | — | — |
| Serenity Lake Senior Independent Living Facility LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Woodlake Village I Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 86 | $178 | — |
| Madison Ave Townhomes LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Rosewood Apartments PB Section 8 | 72 | $277 | — |
| Dorie Miller East Point Public Housing | 70 | $341 | — |
| Willows on Clark PB Section 8 | 70 | $169 | — |
| Concord Commons Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 67 | $254 | — |
| Dalton Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 67 | — | — |
| Woodlake Village I Apts PB Section 8 | 64 | $167 | — |
| Woodlake Village Iii LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Lancaster LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| South Shore Commons LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Homewood Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | $247 | — |
| Linden House of Gary §202 Senior | 57 | $378 | — |
| Duneland Public Housing | 49 | $451 | 13 mo |
| Dorie Miller Public Housing | 47 | $287 | — |
| Horace Mann Apartments Public Housing | 45 | $436 | 8 mo |
| Emerson Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Northwest Indiana Veterans Village LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Village of Hope LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Broadway Lofts LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Broadway Lofts LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Gardens on Carolina §202 Senior | 38 | $459 | — |
| 224 E Ridge Rd LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| 805 Adams St LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| 805 Maryland St LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| 1009 Ellsworth Pl LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 220 N Miami St LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 349 Taney St LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 700 E 33rd Ave LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Pierce Street LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Gary (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Knoll PB Section 8 | 256 | $197 | — |
| Gary Nsa I/ii PB Section 8 | 249 | $192 | — |
| Gary Nsa Iii PB Section 8 | 222 | $147 | — |
| Park Shore Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 202 | $168 | — |
| Willows on Clark Road Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 202 | — | — |
| Small Farms Apartments PB Section 8 | 200 | $356 | — |
| Gary Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 198 | $333 | — |
| St. John Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | $232 | — |
| Duneland Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 131 | — | — |
| Horace Mann Hope Development Vi LIHTCPB Section 8 | 123 | — | — |
| Gary Nsa V PB Section 8 | 119 | $223 | — |
| Windsor Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 107 | — | — |
| Woodlake Village I Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 86 | $178 | — |
| Rosewood Apartments PB Section 8 | 72 | $277 | — |
| Willows on Clark PB Section 8 | 70 | $169 | — |
Public housing developments in Gary
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 | 142 | $461 | — |
| Elderly Highrise Public Housing | 139 | $401 | — |
| Senior Citizens Public Housing | 127 | $375 | — |
| Dorie Miller East Point Public Housing | 70 | $341 | — |
| Duneland Public Housing | 49 | $451 | 13 mo |
| Dorie Miller Public Housing | 47 | $287 | — |
| Horace Mann Apartments Public Housing | 45 | $436 | 8 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Gary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Shore Landings LIHTC | 682 | — | — |
| Oak Knoll Renaissance Apts LIHTC | 256 | — | — |
| Small Farms Renewal LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Woodlake Village Ii LIHTC | 170 | — | — |
| Concord Commons 1 LIHTC | 156 | — | — |
| Carolyn Mosby Apartments LIHTC | 142 | — | — |
| Carolyn Mosby Apartments LIHTC | 142 | — | — |
| Serenity Lake Senior Independent Living Facility LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Madison Ave Townhomes LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Woodlake Village Iii LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Lancaster LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| South Shore Commons LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Northwest Indiana Veterans Village LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Village of Hope LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Broadway Lofts LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
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 Gary
- 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
- East Chicago, 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.