Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Mishawaka, IN
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Mishawaka with roughly 1,599 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $198 to $505 per month. Median reported wait: about 25 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Mishawaka
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mishawaka
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| River View 500 Public Housing | 151 | $407 | 12 mo |
| Barbee Creek Village Public Housing | 148 | $367 | 38 mo |
| The Preserve at Fir Road LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Hellenic Senior Living of Mishawaka LIHTC | 136 | — | — |
| Ironwood Village Apartments LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Silver Birch of Mishawaka LIHTC | 119 | — | — |
| Bittersweet Pointe LIHTC | 116 | — | — |
| Parkview Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 107 | $229 | — |
| 100 Center Hi-rise Llc PB Section 8 | 104 | $362 | — |
| Arbors at Ironwood Apts I LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Penelope 60 Apartments §202 Senior | 50 | $376 | — |
| Linden House of Mishawaka §202 Senior | 49 | $505 | — |
| Carriage House Mishawaka Ii PB Section 8 | 48 | $323 | — |
| The Addison on Main PB Section 8 | 48 | $292 | — |
| Arbors at Ironwood Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Eastgate Community PB Section 8 | 38 | $420 | — |
| Mishawaka River Center Apts LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Lakeside Apartments PB Section 8 | 32 | $198 | — |
| Lakeside Apartments PB Section 8 | 16 | $323 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Mishawaka (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Preserve at Fir Road LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Parkview Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 107 | $229 | — |
| 100 Center Hi-rise Llc PB Section 8 | 104 | $362 | — |
| Carriage House Mishawaka Ii PB Section 8 | 48 | $323 | — |
| The Addison on Main PB Section 8 | 48 | $292 | — |
| Arbors at Ironwood Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Eastgate Community PB Section 8 | 38 | $420 | — |
| Lakeside Apartments PB Section 8 | 32 | $198 | — |
| Lakeside Apartments PB Section 8 | 16 | $323 | — |
Public housing developments in Mishawaka
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| River View 500 Public Housing | 151 | $407 | 12 mo |
| Barbee Creek Village Public Housing | 148 | $367 | 38 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Mishawaka
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hellenic Senior Living of Mishawaka LIHTC | 136 | — | — |
| Ironwood Village Apartments LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Silver Birch of Mishawaka LIHTC | 119 | — | — |
| Bittersweet Pointe LIHTC | 116 | — | — |
| Arbors at Ironwood Apts I LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Mishawaka River Center Apts LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: St. Joseph County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for St. Joseph County: studio $898, 1-BR $1,105, 2-BR $1,292, 3-BR $1,567, 4-BR $1,711.
Full FMR table for St. Joseph County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Mishawaka
- 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
- South Bend, IN
- Indianapolis, IN
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Gary, IN
- Evansville, 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.