Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Michigan City, IN
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Michigan City with roughly 1,037 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $232 to $358 per month. Median reported wait: about 67 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Michigan City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Michigan City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulevard Gardens Public Housing | 177 | $287 | 67 mo |
| Garden Estates West LIHTCPB Section 8 | 171 | $232 | — |
| Canterbury House Apts - Michigan City LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | — | — |
| Silver Birch of Michigan City LIHTC | 119 | — | — |
| Woodland Crossing Ii LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Tall Timbers Apartments PB Section 8 | 72 | $255 | — |
| Woodland Crossing I LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Woodland East Ii Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $341 | — |
| Uptown Artist Lofts LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Wexford Homes of Michigan City LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Woodland East Iii Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $358 | — |
| Woodland East Apartments PB Section 8 | 27 | $340 | — |
| Shorewood Place 975 S Carroll Ave, PB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Harborside Homes Duplexes Public Housing | 4 | — | — |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 3 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Michigan City (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Estates West LIHTCPB Section 8 | 171 | $232 | — |
| Canterbury House Apts - Michigan City LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | — | — |
| Tall Timbers Apartments PB Section 8 | 72 | $255 | — |
| Woodland East Ii Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $341 | — |
| Wexford Homes of Michigan City LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Woodland East Iii Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $358 | — |
| Woodland East Apartments PB Section 8 | 27 | $340 | — |
| Shorewood Place 975 S Carroll Ave, PB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Michigan City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulevard Gardens Public Housing | 177 | $287 | 67 mo |
| Harborside Homes Duplexes Public Housing | 4 | — | — |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 3 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Michigan City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Birch of Michigan City LIHTC | 119 | — | — |
| Woodland Crossing Ii LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Woodland Crossing I LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Uptown Artist Lofts LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: LaPorte County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for LaPorte County: studio $874, 1-BR $953, 2-BR $1,152, 3-BR $1,454, 4-BR $1,680.
Full FMR table for LaPorte County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Michigan City
- 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
- La Porte, 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.