Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Marion, IN
There are 29 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Marion with roughly 1,491 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $189 to $407 per month. Median reported wait: about 8 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Marion
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Marion
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Hall Plaza PB Section 8 | 130 | $260 | — |
| Cambridge Square Marion PB Section 8 | 124 | $399 | — |
| Norman Manor Public Housing | 119 | $351 | 10 mo |
| Mason Homes Public Housing | 100 | $363 | 6 mo |
| Turnberry Square Apts of Marion LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Hilltop Apartments of Marion, Llc PB Section 8 | 98 | $320 | — |
| Vita of Marion LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| Greentree West PB Section 8 | 90 | $189 | — |
| Hunter's Run Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Riverside Apts PB Section 8 | 51 | $353 | — |
| Chambers Park Apartments LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Prince Hall Towers PB Section 8 | 50 | $354 | — |
| Historic Gallatin Square LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Granton Place Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Plaza Green Apartments LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Springhill Homes LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Marion Green Apartments LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Providence Place of Marion I §202 Senior | 25 | $407 | — |
| Castle Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Lyons Manor §811 | 24 | $212 | — |
| Pine Meadows §811 | 24 | $281 | — |
| Flinn Place §202 Senior | 23 | $393 | — |
| Providence Place of Marion Ii §202 Senior | 21 | $404 | — |
| Carey Court PB Section 8 | 20 | $353 | — |
| Providence Place of Marion Iii §202 Senior | 19 | $404 | — |
| Northgate Village Coop. I PB Section 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Northgate Village Ii PB Section 8 | 14 | $377 | — |
| Stepping Stone §811 | 10 | $204 | — |
| Prince Hall Plaza PB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Marion (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Hall Plaza PB Section 8 | 130 | $260 | — |
| Cambridge Square Marion PB Section 8 | 124 | $399 | — |
| Hilltop Apartments of Marion, Llc PB Section 8 | 98 | $320 | — |
| Greentree West PB Section 8 | 90 | $189 | — |
| Riverside Apts PB Section 8 | 51 | $353 | — |
| Prince Hall Towers PB Section 8 | 50 | $354 | — |
| Castle Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Carey Court PB Section 8 | 20 | $353 | — |
| Northgate Village Coop. I PB Section 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Northgate Village Ii PB Section 8 | 14 | $377 | — |
| Prince Hall Plaza PB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Marion
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Manor Public Housing | 119 | $351 | 10 mo |
| Mason Homes Public Housing | 100 | $363 | 6 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Marion
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnberry Square Apts of Marion LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Vita of Marion LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| Hunter's Run Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Chambers Park Apartments LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Historic Gallatin Square LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Granton Place Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Plaza Green Apartments LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Springhill Homes LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Marion Green Apartments LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Grant County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Grant County: studio $698, 1-BR $767, 2-BR $956, 3-BR $1,257, 4-BR $1,412.
Full FMR table for Grant County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Marion
- 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
- Gas City, IN
- Indianapolis, IN
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Gary, IN
- Evansville, IN
- South Bend, IN
- Bloomington, IN
- Lafayette, IN
- Elkhart, IN
- Kokomo, IN
- Muncie, IN
- Anderson, IN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.