Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lafayette, IN
There are 53 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lafayette with roughly 2,656 assisted units — including 17 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 44 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $217 to $430 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Lafayette
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lafayette
Section 8 apartments in Lafayette (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romney Meadows PB Section 8 | 318 | $217 | — |
| Fairington Lafayette PB Section 8 | 150 | $430 | — |
| Cambridge Estates Phase Iv PB Section 8 | 148 | $349 | — |
| Cambridge Estates Ii PB Section 8 | 118 | $263 | — |
| Fowler PB Section 8 | 103 | $339 | — |
| Carriage House Lafayette PB Section 8 | 100 | $284 | — |
| Historic Jeff Centre LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Lahr Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Twyckenham Apartments PB Section 8 | 65 | $293 | — |
| Abbey Marie One LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Fulton Place/ Sls Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Cambridge Estates Phase I PB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Leanne Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| 205-207 South 6th Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Cambridge Estates Ii PB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lafayette
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overlook Pointe Apartments LIHTC | 248 | — | — |
| Claystone at the Crossing I LIHTC | 183 | — | — |
| Claystone at the Crossing Ii LIHTC | 141 | — | — |
| Glasswater Creek of Lafayette LIHTC | 133 | — | — |
| Briarwood Apartments of Lafayette LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Deerfield Commons Apts LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| Chatham Square LIHTC | 89 | — | — |
| Bradford Place Apts Phase I LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Bradford Place Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Ndc Rentals LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Union Place Apartments LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| H38 East Apartments LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Wade & Wesson Apts LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Pearl Apts LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
| Hilltop LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Lafayette
- 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
- Butler, IN
- Cloverdale, IN
- Crawfordsville, IN
- Franklin, IN
- Jeffersonville, IN
- Lagrange, IN
- Ligonier, IN
- New Albany, IN
- North Judson, IN
- Vevay, IN
- Indianapolis, IN
- Fort Wayne, IN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.