Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Terre Haute, IN
There are 25 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Terre Haute with roughly 1,881 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 15 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $258 to $528 per month. Median reported wait: about 8 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Terre Haute
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Terre Haute
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreiser Square - 2 Public Housing | 256 | $343 | 2 mo |
| Turnkey-1982 Public Housing | 162 | $528 | 8 mo |
| Garfield Towers Public Housing | 152 | $312 | 2 mo |
| Silver Birch of Terre Haute LIHTC | 119 | — | — |
| Warren Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 109 | $323 | — |
| Juliet a Peddle Park PB Section 8 | 100 | $400 | — |
| Shady Oak Village Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Arbors at Honey Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Lockport Public Housing | 93 | $260 | 11 mo |
| 579-garfield Gardens PB Section 8 | 60 | $308 | — |
| Anthony Square Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Harrison Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Lange Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Miller Parrott Lofts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Brownstone Manor §202 Senior | 51 | $350 | — |
| Mcmillan Square Public Housing | 50 | $336 | 8 mo |
| Mullen Flats LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Historic Walnut Square LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Warren Village Ii LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| High - 2 Lp LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Greenwood Manor Ii PB Section 8 | 34 | $294 | — |
| Highland Affordable Housing LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Liberty Village LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Younity Village LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Greenwood Manor Ii PB Section 8 | 26 | $258 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Terre Haute (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 109 | $323 | — |
| Juliet a Peddle Park PB Section 8 | 100 | $400 | — |
| Arbors at Honey Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| 579-garfield Gardens PB Section 8 | 60 | $308 | — |
| Greenwood Manor Ii PB Section 8 | 34 | $294 | — |
| Greenwood Manor Ii PB Section 8 | 26 | $258 | — |
Public housing developments in Terre Haute
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreiser Square - 2 Public Housing | 256 | $343 | 2 mo |
| Turnkey-1982 Public Housing | 162 | $528 | 8 mo |
| Garfield Towers Public Housing | 152 | $312 | 2 mo |
| Lockport Public Housing | 93 | $260 | 11 mo |
| Mcmillan Square Public Housing | 50 | $336 | 8 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Terre Haute
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Birch of Terre Haute LIHTC | 119 | — | — |
| Shady Oak Village Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Anthony Square Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Harrison Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Lange Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Miller Parrott Lofts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Mullen Flats LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Historic Walnut Square LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Warren Village Ii LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| High - 2 Lp LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Highland Affordable Housing LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Liberty Village LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Younity Village LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Vigo County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Vigo County: studio $859, 1-BR $864, 2-BR $1,094, 3-BR $1,312, 4-BR $1,535.
Full FMR table for Vigo County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Terre Haute
- 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.