Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Merrillville, IN
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Merrillville with roughly 599 assisted units — including 0 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 $275 to $497 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Merrillville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Merrillville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Senior Housing LIHTC | 126 | — | — |
| A Safe Haven Veterans Apartments LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
| Ahepa 78 Phase Ii §202 Senior | 50 | $397 | — |
| Ahepa 78 Phase Iv §202 Senior | 50 | $417 | — |
| Ahepa 78 V Apartments §202 Senior | 50 | $441 | — |
| Ahepa 78 Vi Apartments §202 Senior | 50 | $427 | — |
| Ahepa 78, Inc. §202 Senior | 50 | $430 | — |
| Ahepa 78 Phase Iii §202 Senior | 49 | $497 | — |
| Southlake Center Residential §811 | 15 | $275 | — |
| Bell Tower §811 | 14 | $380 | — |
| Bell Tower North §811 | 14 | $397 | — |
| Griffith Apartments §811 | 14 | $321 | — |
| Watertower Residential §811 | 14 | $426 | — |
| Watertower South, Inc §811 | 14 | $379 | — |
| Watertower West §811 | 14 | $366 | — |
| Madison Manor Apts LIHTC | — | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Merrillville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Senior Housing LIHTC | 126 | — | — |
| A Safe Haven Veterans Apartments LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
| Madison Manor Apts LIHTC | — | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Lake County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lake County: studio $959, 1-BR $1,082, 2-BR $1,317, 3-BR $1,612, 4-BR $1,744.
Full FMR table for Lake County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Merrillville
- 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
- East Chicago, IN
- Gary, IN
- Hammond, IN
- Hobart, IN
- Indianapolis, IN
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Evansville, IN
- South Bend, IN
- Bloomington, IN
- Lafayette, IN
- Elkhart, IN
- Kokomo, IN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.