Low Income & Subsidized Housing in West Lafayette, IN
There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in West Lafayette with roughly 511 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $314 to $554 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in West Lafayette
Complete directory of subsidized housing in West Lafayette
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | $461 | — |
| Richfield West Lafayette PB Section 8 | 104 | $340 | — |
| Country Villa Apartments PB Section 8 | 92 | $314 | — |
| Chapelgate Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Friendship House North Two Inc §202 Senior | 50 | $554 | — |
| Chapelgate Park Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in West Lafayette (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | $461 | — |
| Richfield West Lafayette PB Section 8 | 104 | $340 | — |
| Country Villa Apartments PB Section 8 | 92 | $314 | — |
| Chapelgate Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Chapelgate Park Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Tippecanoe County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Tippecanoe County: studio $894, 1-BR $1,032, 2-BR $1,242, 3-BR $1,489, 4-BR $1,992.
Full FMR table for Tippecanoe County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in West Lafayette
- 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.