Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Richmond, IN
There are 22 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Richmond with roughly 1,457 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $257 to $410 per month. Median reported wait: about 15 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Richmond
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Richmond
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Square Richmond PB Section 8 | 150 | $410 | — |
| Carriage House Richmond PB Section 8 | 106 | $303 | — |
| Merle Henderson Apartments Public Housing | 104 | $296 | 8 mo |
| Greenwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $257 | — |
| Interfaith B PB Section 8 | 100 | $368 | — |
| Prestwick Square Apts of Richmond LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Southview/ Geier Apartments Public Housing | 100 | $326 | 18 mo |
| Robert F. Smith Apartments Public Housing | 99 | $353 | 15 mo |
| Starr Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 67 | — | — |
| Dunn Supportive Housing LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Nine North LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Rosewood Terrace PB Section 8 | 56 | $410 | — |
| Village at Whitewater LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Music City Place LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Cedar Cliff Apts LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Village Apts of Richmond LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Interfaith a PB Section 8 | 38 | $305 | — |
| Parc Lorraine Cooperative PB Section 8 | 37 | $321 | — |
| Dogwood Terrace §202 Senior | 33 | $390 | — |
| Bethlehem Community PB Section 8 | 25 | $336 | — |
| Cumberland Apartments PB Section 8 | 20 | $365 | — |
| Adam H Bartel Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Richmond (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 Richmond PB Section 8 | 150 | $410 | — |
| Carriage House Richmond PB Section 8 | 106 | $303 | — |
| Greenwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $257 | — |
| Interfaith B PB Section 8 | 100 | $368 | — |
| Starr Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 67 | — | — |
| Rosewood Terrace PB Section 8 | 56 | $410 | — |
| Interfaith a PB Section 8 | 38 | $305 | — |
| Parc Lorraine Cooperative PB Section 8 | 37 | $321 | — |
| Bethlehem Community PB Section 8 | 25 | $336 | — |
| Cumberland Apartments PB Section 8 | 20 | $365 | — |
| Adam H Bartel Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Richmond
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merle Henderson Apartments Public Housing | 104 | $296 | 8 mo |
| Southview/ Geier Apartments Public Housing | 100 | $326 | 18 mo |
| Robert F. Smith Apartments Public Housing | 99 | $353 | 15 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Richmond
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prestwick Square Apts of Richmond LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Dunn Supportive Housing LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Nine North LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Village at Whitewater LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Music City Place LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Cedar Cliff Apts LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Village Apts of Richmond LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Wayne County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Wayne County: studio $724, 1-BR $729, 2-BR $956, 3-BR $1,191, 4-BR $1,266.
Full FMR table for Wayne County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Richmond
- 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.