Low Income & Subsidized Housing in South Bend, IN
There are 53 subsidized and income-restricted properties in South Bend with roughly 3,789 assisted units — including 14 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 35 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $138 to $447 per month. Median reported wait: about 17 months.
Map of subsidized housing in South Bend
Complete directory of subsidized housing in South Bend
Section 8 apartments in South Bend (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karl King Riverbend Tower PB Section 8 | 219 | $295 | — |
| Fairington South Bend PB Section 8 | 201 | $447 | — |
| Beacon Heights Apartments PB Section 8 | 174 | $138 | — |
| Miami Hills Apartments PB Section 8 | 150 | $181 | — |
| Lasalle Park Homes PB Section 8 | 149 | $275 | — |
| Prairie Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | — | — |
| Central High LIHTCPB Section 8 | 106 | — | — |
| Corby Apartments PB Section 8 | 101 | $200 | — |
| Laurel Woods Limited Partnership PB Section 8 | 100 | $194 | — |
| Dunedin Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| St. Joseph's Tower PB Section 8 | 84 | $362 | — |
| Monroe Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Corby Apartments PB Section 8 | 49 | $281 | — |
| 1349 E Dubail Ave LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
Public housing developments in South Bend
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza Apts & Monroe Cir Public Housing | 185 | $289 | 23 mo |
| Northwest Plaza Public Housing | 162 | $389 | 20 mo |
| Northwest Plaza Public Housing | 145 | $434 | 14 mo |
| Plaza Apts & Monroe Cir Public Housing | 95 | $327 | 14 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in South Bend
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Glen Apartments LIHTC | 179 | — | — |
| Emerald Pointe Apartments LIHTC | 167 | — | — |
| Arbors at Belleville Park I LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Prairie Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| The Robertson's Building LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Dunedin Apts Phase I LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Washington Dunbar Homes LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Heritage Place at Lasalle Square LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| West Washington Homes LIHTC | 65 | — | — |
| Arbors at Belleville Park Ii LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Golden Oaks Village LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Shamrock Gardens Apts LIHTC | 55 | — | — |
| New Heritage Homes Southeast LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Hoffman Hotel Apartments LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Arbors at Belleville Park Iii LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
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 South Bend
- 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
- Mishawaka, 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.