Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Muncie, IN
There are 38 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Muncie with roughly 2,213 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 8 public housing developments, and 25 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $220 to $474 per month. Median reported wait: about 5 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Muncie
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Muncie
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown Gardens Public Housing | 162 | $333 | 4 mo |
| Walnut Manor Apts LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Cambridge Square of Muncie PB Section 8 | 124 | $391 | — |
| Elgin Manor Apartments, Lp PB Section 8 | 120 | $220 | — |
| Elgin Manor Apts LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Silver Birch of Muncie LIHTC | 119 | — | — |
| Woods Edge Apts LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Carriage House Muncie PB Section 8 | 100 | $353 | — |
| R.a.greene Southern Pines Public Housing | 100 | $278 | 12 mo |
| Earthstone Terrace Public Housing | 99 | $313 | 5 mo |
| Gillespie Tower Public Housing | 98 | $319 | 10 mo |
| Lofts at Roberts LIHTC | 83 | — | — |
| Fourteen91 Lofts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Creekside Apts I LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Riverbend Flats LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Ashrove Crossing §202 Senior | 59 | $383 | — |
| Creekside Apts Ii LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Wilson School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Walnut Commons LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Daley Apts LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Historic Muncie Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Jackson & Vine Apts LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Parkview Homes LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| City View Homes Ii LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| City View Homes Ii LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Howard Square LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| City View Homes LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| City View Homes LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Calvary Plaza §811 | 24 | $322 | — |
| Gillbeke PB Section 8 | 20 | $322 | — |
| Goodall §811 | 20 | $317 | — |
| Millennium Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 18 | $474 | — |
| Millennium Place Iii LIHTCPublic Housing | 17 | $375 | — |
| Millennium Place Iv LIHTCPublic Housing | 17 | $308 | 2 mo |
| Millennium Place I LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 10 | — | — |
| F R Miller Apts LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| Hillcroft Properties §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Hillcroft Ii §811 | 7 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Muncie (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Square of Muncie PB Section 8 | 124 | $391 | — |
| Elgin Manor Apartments, Lp PB Section 8 | 120 | $220 | — |
| Carriage House Muncie PB Section 8 | 100 | $353 | — |
| Wilson School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Historic Muncie Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Gillbeke PB Section 8 | 20 | $322 | — |
| Millennium Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 18 | $474 | — |
| Millennium Place I LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 10 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Muncie
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown Gardens Public Housing | 162 | $333 | 4 mo |
| R.a.greene Southern Pines Public Housing | 100 | $278 | 12 mo |
| Earthstone Terrace Public Housing | 99 | $313 | 5 mo |
| Gillespie Tower Public Housing | 98 | $319 | 10 mo |
| Millennium Place Iii LIHTCPublic Housing | 17 | $375 | — |
| Millennium Place Iv LIHTCPublic Housing | 17 | $308 | 2 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Muncie
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Manor Apts LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Elgin Manor Apts LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Silver Birch of Muncie LIHTC | 119 | — | — |
| Woods Edge Apts LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Lofts at Roberts LIHTC | 83 | — | — |
| Fourteen91 Lofts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Creekside Apts I LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Riverbend Flats LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Creekside Apts Ii LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Walnut Commons LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Daley Apts LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Jackson & Vine Apts LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Parkview Homes LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| City View Homes Ii LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| City View Homes Ii LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Delaware County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Delaware County: studio $803, 1-BR $845, 2-BR $1,043, 3-BR $1,349, 4-BR $1,685.
Full FMR table for Delaware County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Muncie
- 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
- Anderson, IN
- Columbus, IN
- Scattered, IN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.