Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Shelbyville, IN
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Shelbyville with roughly 752 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $397 to $425 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Shelbyville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Shelbyville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cimarron Place Apts LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Shelby's Landing Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Loper Commons Apts I LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| Blueridge Terrace PB Section 8 | 96 | $397 | — |
| Charles Major Manor PB Section 8 | 50 | $425 | — |
| Old Shelby High Apartments LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Shelbyville High Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Loper Commons Apts Ii LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| North Harrison Senior Apartments LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Hendricks Pointe Apts LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Pearson Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Shelby's Landing LIHTC | — | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Shelbyville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby's Landing Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Blueridge Terrace PB Section 8 | 96 | $397 | — |
| Charles Major Manor PB Section 8 | 50 | $425 | — |
| Shelbyville High Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Pearson Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Shelbyville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cimarron Place Apts LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Loper Commons Apts I LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| Old Shelby High Apartments LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Loper Commons Apts Ii LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| North Harrison Senior Apartments LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Hendricks Pointe Apts LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Shelby's Landing LIHTC | — | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Shelby County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Shelby County: studio $1,118, 1-BR $1,267, 2-BR $1,473, 3-BR $1,907, 4-BR $2,338.
Full FMR table for Shelby County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Shelbyville
- 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
- Edinburgh, 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.