Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Madison, IN
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Madison with roughly 496 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $181 to $403 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Madison
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Madison
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windridge Apartments PB Section 8 | 99 | $321 | — |
| Presidential Estates I PB Section 8 | 96 | $230 | — |
| Presidential Estates Ii PB Section 8 | 62 | $312 | — |
| Riverside Tower Lofts LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Valley Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Hope Community §202 Senior | 40 | $403 | — |
| Rivertrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Madison Heritage House PB Section 8 | 30 | $368 | — |
| Presidential Estates Iii PB Section 8 | 24 | $181 | — |
| Willowview Inc. §811 | 14 | $317 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Madison (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windridge Apartments PB Section 8 | 99 | $321 | — |
| Presidential Estates I PB Section 8 | 96 | $230 | — |
| Presidential Estates Ii PB Section 8 | 62 | $312 | — |
| Valley Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Rivertrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Madison Heritage House PB Section 8 | 30 | $368 | — |
| Presidential Estates Iii PB Section 8 | 24 | $181 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Madison
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Tower Lofts LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Jefferson County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Jefferson County: studio $669, 1-BR $818, 2-BR $971, 3-BR $1,201, 4-BR $1,524.
Full FMR table for Jefferson County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Madison
- 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.