Gary, IN Low Income Housing

Gary, IN Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Gary, IN

How do I qualify for low income housing in Gary, IN?
To qualify for low income housing in Indiana, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Gary, IN

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Gary, IN, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Gary, IN. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Gary, Indiana - Lake County

Studio Apartments $815
One Bedroom Apartments $1,000
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,227
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,361

List of Low Income Housing in or near Gary, IN

The Linden House of Gary - Affordable Senior Housing

The Linden House of Gary - Affordable Senior Housing - Gary

1500 Washington Street
Gary, IN - 46407
(219) 885-1534
Lake County

Park Shore Commons

Park Shore Commons - Gary

860 N. Wells St
Gary, IN - 46403
(219) 938-4320
Lake County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

NWI Veterans Village - Gary

839 Massachusetts St
Gary, IN - 46402
(317) 264-1833
Lake County

Horace Mann Apartments - Gary

660 Washington
Gary, IN - 46402
(866) 328-0070
Lake County

Duneland Village Apartments - Gary

350 Fayette Street
Gary, IN - 46403
(855) 296-0744
Lake County

Just Like Home - Gary

5035 Roosevelt Place
Gary, IN - 46408
219-427-0175
Lake County

Gary Nsa V

Gary Nsa V - Gary

501 Madison St
Gary, IN - 46402
219-939-4000
Lake County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Water
Water
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Woodlake Village Iii

Woodlake Village Iii - Gary

8901 E 5th Ave
Gary, IN - 46403
219-938-1600
Lake County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Woodlake Village Ii

Woodlake Village Ii - Gary

587-99 S Vermillion Place
Gary, IN - 46403
219-938-1600
Lake County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Woodlake Village I

Woodlake Village I - Gary

8830-70 E 6th Drive
Gary, IN - 46403
219-938-1600
Lake County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Small Farms

Small Farms - Gary

1990 W 24th Ln
Gary, IN - 46404
219-938-1600
Lake County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Saint John Homes

Saint John Homes - Gary

2173 Carolina St
Gary, IN - 46407
219-938-1600
Lake County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Water/sewer
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Homewood Village

Homewood Village - Gary

2173 Carolina Street
Gary, IN - 46407
219-938-1600
Lake County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Concord Commons Ii

Concord Commons Ii - Gary

1951 Burr St
Gary, IN - 46406
219-938-1600
Lake County
See What Other Users Are Saying
Apartment Costs (user reports): 500
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Linden House Gary - Gary

1500 S. Washington Street
Gary, IN - 46402
(312) 234-9400
Lake County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Gary Manor - Affordable Community

Gary Manor - Affordable Community - Gary

1200 Washington St
Gary, IN - 46407
(219) 882-8600
Lake County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Willows On Clark Road - Gary

435 Clark Road
Gary, IN - 46406
(219) 801-1888
Lake County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Oak Knoll Renaissance Apartments - Gary

4400 W 23rd Ave
Gary, IN - 46404
(219) 801-1888
Lake County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Rosewood Apartments - Gary

1700 Clark Rd
Gary, IN - 46404
(219) 398-4171
Lake County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Gary Nsa I & Ii - Gary

1735 W 5th Avenue
Gary, IN - 46404
219-939-4000
Lake County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Gary, IN

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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