Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Indianapolis, IN
There are 410 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Indianapolis with roughly 30,266 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 0 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $157 to $516 per month. Median reported wait: about 26 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Indianapolis
Section 8 apartments in Indianapolis (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 519 | — | — |
| N Oaks of Broad Ripple LIHTCPB Section 8 | 398 | — | — |
| Carriage House East PB Section 8 | 367 | $237 | — |
| Meadowlark LIHTCPB Section 8 | 360 | $516 | — |
| Bradford Lake Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 357 | — | — |
| Beechwood Gardens - Hawthorne Place PB Section 8 | 321 | — | — |
| Bedford Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 312 | — | — |
| Twin Hills - Blackburn LIHTCPB Section 8 | 306 | — | — |
| Hubbard Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 264 | $198 | — |
| Charleston Bay Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 254 | — | — |
| Nora Pines Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 254 | — | — |
| Farmington Lake Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 252 | — | — |
| Lugar Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | 246 | $251 | — |
| Cambridge Square North I PB Section 8 | 235 | $346 | — |
| Laurelwood & Rowney LIHTCPB Section 8 | 231 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Indianapolis
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John J Barton Apts Public Housing | 372 | $282 | 10 mo |
| John J Barton Apts Public Housing | 372 | $282 | 10 mo |
| Concord Homes East Public Housing | 171 | $355 | 42 mo |
| Concord Homes East Public Housing | 171 | $355 | 42 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Indianapolis
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven at County Line LIHTC | 377 | — | — |
| Sutton Place Apts LIHTC | 360 | — | — |
| Sutton Place Apts LIHTC | 360 | — | — |
| Hunter's Ridge LIHTC | 354 | — | — |
| Willow Lake Gardens Apts LIHTC | 354 | — | — |
| Phoenix Apts LIHTC | 330 | — | — |
| East Village at Avondale LIHTC | 323 | — | — |
| Beechwood Gardens & Hawthorne Place LIHTC | 321 | — | — |
| Kingsmill Court Apts LIHTC | 304 | — | — |
| Hermitage Apts LIHTC | 280 | — | — |
| English Village LIHTC | 277 | — | — |
| Nora Commons on the Monon LIHTC | 272 | — | — |
| Turtle Creek Apts LIHTC | 262 | — | — |
| Cambridge Station Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | 256 | — | — |
| Covered Bridge Apts LIHTC | 252 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Marion County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Marion County: studio $1,118, 1-BR $1,267, 2-BR $1,473, 3-BR $1,907, 4-BR $2,338.
Full FMR table for Marion County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Indianapolis
- 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
- Beech Grove, IN
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Gary, IN
- Evansville, IN
- South Bend, IN
- Elkhart, IN
- Bloomington, IN
- Muncie, IN
- Lafayette, IN
- Terre Haute, IN
- Kokomo, IN
- Anderson, IN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.