Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Kendallville, IN
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Kendallville with roughly 557 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $252 to $406 per month. Median reported wait: about 3 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Kendallville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Kendallville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carriage House Kendallville LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | $330 | — |
| Lamplighter Senior Citizen Complex Public Housing | 118 | $406 | 3 mo |
| Daisy Meadow Apartments LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Drake Terrace Iii LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Deerfield Apts I LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Deerfield Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Atz Place LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Ra Streb Complex LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Drake Terrace Senior Apts Ii LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Opportunity Apartments §811 | 15 | $252 | — |
| Pioneer Lodge I §811 | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Kendallville (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 Kendallville LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | $330 | — |
| Deerfield Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Ra Streb Complex LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Kendallville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamplighter Senior Citizen Complex Public Housing | 118 | $406 | 3 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Kendallville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Meadow Apartments LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Drake Terrace Iii LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Deerfield Apts I LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Atz Place LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Drake Terrace Senior Apts Ii LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Noble County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Noble County: studio $682, 1-BR $737, 2-BR $967, 3-BR $1,159, 4-BR $1,622.
Full FMR table for Noble County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Kendallville
- 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
- Evansville, IN
- South Bend, IN
- Bloomington, IN
- Lafayette, IN
- Elkhart, IN
- Kokomo, IN
- Muncie, IN
- Anderson, IN
- Columbus, IN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.