Low Income & Subsidized Housing in New Castle, IN
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in New Castle with roughly 600 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $279 to $410 per month. Median reported wait: about 29 months.
Map of subsidized housing in New Castle
Complete directory of subsidized housing in New Castle
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood Terrace Public Housing | 156 | $400 | 29 mo |
| Foster's Landing Apts LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Stonegate Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | $279 | — |
| Autumn Oaks Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Grand Avenue Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Willow Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | $376 | — |
| Faith Community PB Section 8 | 36 | $410 | — |
| Historic Jennings Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Rose Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Bethany Village-new Castle PB Section 8 | 18 | $315 | — |
Section 8 apartments in New Castle (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonegate Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | $279 | — |
| Grand Avenue Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Willow Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | $376 | — |
| Faith Community PB Section 8 | 36 | $410 | — |
| Rose Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Bethany Village-new Castle PB Section 8 | 18 | $315 | — |
Public housing developments in New Castle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood Terrace Public Housing | 156 | $400 | 29 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in New Castle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster's Landing Apts LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Autumn Oaks Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Historic Jennings Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Henry County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Henry County: studio $771, 1-BR $775, 2-BR $956, 3-BR $1,146, 4-BR $1,266.
Full FMR table for Henry County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in New Castle
- 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
- 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.