Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Hammond, IN
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hammond with roughly 1,611 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 12 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $305 to $473 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Hammond
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hammond
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance I L.p. PB Section 8 | 450 | $305 | — |
| Turner Park Public Housing | 194 | $397 | 7 mo |
| Hammond Elderly Apartments PB Section 8 | 150 | $359 | — |
| Mt. Zion Pleasant View PB Section 8 | 127 | $410 | — |
| Sohl Avenue Assisted Living LIHTC | 125 | — | — |
| Douglas Pointe Apts Ii LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Douglas Pointe Apts I LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Golden Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Saxony Town Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Douglas Pointe Apts Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Sibley LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| American Heartland Homes One LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 43 | $381 | 5 mo |
| American Heartland Homes Two LIHTCPublic Housing | 17 | $473 | 20 mo |
| Flagstone Village LIHTCPublic Housing | 15 | $345 | 1 mo |
| 584 Sibley St LIHTC | 7 | — | — |
| 15 Waltham St LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| Columbia Center Public Housing | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Hammond (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance I L.p. PB Section 8 | 450 | $305 | — |
| Hammond Elderly Apartments PB Section 8 | 150 | $359 | — |
| Mt. Zion Pleasant View PB Section 8 | 127 | $410 | — |
| Golden Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Saxony Town Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Douglas Pointe Apts Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| American Heartland Homes One LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 43 | $381 | 5 mo |
Public housing developments in Hammond
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Park Public Housing | 194 | $397 | 7 mo |
| American Heartland Homes Two LIHTCPublic Housing | 17 | $473 | 20 mo |
| Flagstone Village LIHTCPublic Housing | 15 | $345 | 1 mo |
| Columbia Center Public Housing | 1 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Hammond
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sohl Avenue Assisted Living LIHTC | 125 | — | — |
| Douglas Pointe Apts Ii LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Douglas Pointe Apts I LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Sibley LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| American Heartland Homes Two LIHTCPublic Housing | 17 | $473 | 20 mo |
| Flagstone Village LIHTCPublic Housing | 15 | $345 | 1 mo |
| 584 Sibley St LIHTC | 7 | — | — |
| 15 Waltham St LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
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 Hammond
- 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
- Gary, 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.