Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Richmond, IN

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Wayne County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2023 in Richmond, IN.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Wayne County, IN$70,000Very Low Income (50%)$35,550$39,450$42,650$45,800$48,950
Extremely Low Income (30%)$24,860$30,000$35,140$40,280$45,420
Low Income (80%) $56,800$63,100$68,150$73,200$78,250

Wayne County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Wayne County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Wayne County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Richmond Housing Authority

58 S 15th Street
Richmond, IN - 47374
Wayne County
Website: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/86/Housing-Authority
Phone Number: (765) 966-2687

HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Richmond, IN

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Richmond, IN. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Richmond, IN Wayne County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$562Estimated $168.60 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$738Estimated $221.40 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$928Estimated $278.40 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1041Estimated $312.30 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Richmond, IN

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Nine North

210 N Ninth St
Richmond, IN - 47374
Total Apartment Units: 57

Village At Whitewater

5059 Whitewater Ave
Richmond, IN - 47374
Total Apartment Units: 52

Prestwick Square Apartments Of Richmond

1700 Nw L St
Richmond, IN - 47374
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
2 Bedroom apartments 64
3 Bedroom apartments 36
Years In Service Since: 1991

Cedar Cliff Apartments

184 Cedar Cliff Rd
Richmond, IN - 47374
Total Apartment Units: 42
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 42
2 Bedroom apartments 33
3 Bedroom apartments 9
Years In Service Since: 1996

Village Apartments Of Richmond

4000 S A St
Richmond, IN - 47374
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 1999

Starr Senior Apartments

401 N Tenth St
Richmond, IN - 47374
Total Apartment Units: 67
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 67
1 Bedroom apartments 60
2 Bedroom apartments 7
Years In Service Since: 2000
Senior Apartments: YES

Adam H Bartel Senior Housing

200 S Eighth St
Richmond, IN - 47374
Total Apartment Units: 18
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 18
1 Bedroom apartments 9
2 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2004
Senior Apartments: YES

Dunn Supportive Housing

1840 S 13th St
Richmond, IN - 47374
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 60
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Richmond, IN

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Wayne County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Dogwood Terrace

101 Cedar Cliff Road
Richmond, IN - 47374
Phone: 765-962-2471
Total Apartment Units: 33
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Parc Lorraine Cooperative Ii

100 South 52nd Place
Richmond, IN - 47374
Phone: (765) 966-1298
Total Apartment Units: 56
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Parc Lorraine Cooperative I

100 South 52nd Street
Richmond, IN - 47374
Phone: (765) 966-1298
Total Apartment Units: 56
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Rosewood Terrace

4100 S A St
Richmond, IN - 47374
Phone: (765) 962-2471
Total Apartment Units: 57
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Interfaith Housing B

510 W Main St
Richmond, IN - 47374
Phone: 765-966-0064
Total Apartment Units: 101
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Interfaith Housing A

34 Nw 5th Street
Richmond, IN - 47374
Phone: 765-966-0064
Total Apartment Units: 104
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Cumberland Apartments

151 S 52nd St
Richmond, IN - 47374
Phone: 765-966-3471
Total Apartment Units: 21
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Greenwood Apartments

1460 S 16th St
Richmond, IN - 47374
Phone: 765-962-0886
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Carriage House Richmond

701 Dillon Drive
Richmond, IN - 47374
Phone: 765-935-3796
Total Apartment Units: 106
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Cambridge Square Richmond

3800 South A Street
Richmond, IN - 47374
Phone: 765-962-4526
Total Apartment Units: 150
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Bethlehem Community

1212 S 20th St
Richmond, IN - 47374
Phone: 765-966-0816
Total Apartment Units: 25
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in IN?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.