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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In South Bend, IN

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the St Joseph 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 2024 in South Bend, IN.

St Joseph County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in St Joseph 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 St Joseph 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.

South Bend Housing Authority

501 Alonzo Watson Drive
South Bend, IN - 46601
St Joseph County
Website: http://www.hasbonline.com
Phone Number: (574)235-9346

St. Joseph County Housing Authority

c/o HAO Inc, 2410 Grape Road, Suite 2, Mishawka, IN 46545
Mishawaka, IN - 46634
St Joseph County
Phone Number: (574) 256-9444

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in South Bend, 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 South Bend, IN St Joseph County



Available LIHTC Properties In South Bend, 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.

Historic Rushton Apartments

501 W Washington St
South Bend, IN - 46601
Total Apartment Units: 23

Prairie Apartments Phase Ii

2630 Prairie Ave
South Bend, IN - 46614
Total Apartment Units: 96

Madison Apartments

437 N Niles Ave
South Bend, IN - 46617
Total Apartment Units: 28
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 28
1 Bedroom apartments 28
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1987

128-30 S Laurel St

128 Laurel St
South Bend, IN - 46601
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1989

N Ern Oak Homes

1008 California Ave
South Bend, IN - 46616
Total Apartment Units: 1
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1990

1513 Webster St

1513 Webster St
South Bend, IN - 46613
Total Apartment Units: 1
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1990

1517 Webster St

1517 Webster St
South Bend, IN - 46613
Total Apartment Units: 1
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1990

528 Blaine Ave

528 Blaine Ave
South Bend, IN - 46616
Total Apartment Units: 1
4 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1990

826 Diamond Ave

826 Diamond Ave
South Bend, IN - 46628
Total Apartment Units: 1
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1991

Shamrock Gardens Apartments


South Bend, IN - 46699
Total Apartment Units: 55
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 55
Years In Service Since: 1991

1349 E Dubail Ave

1349 E Dubail Ave
South Bend, IN - 46613
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1992

Historic Dunbar Corner

118 N Walnut St
South Bend, IN - 46628
Total Apartment Units: 15
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 15
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 10
3 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1992

West Washington Homes

118 N Walnut St
South Bend, IN - 46628
Total Apartment Units: 65
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 65
2 Bedroom apartments 39
3 Bedroom apartments 26
Years In Service Since: 1993

Central High

330 W Colfax Ave
South Bend, IN - 46601
Total Apartment Units: 106
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 106
1 Bedroom apartments 41
2 Bedroom apartments 65
Years In Service Since: 1994

Monroe Park Apartments

526 Fellows St
South Bend, IN - 46601
Total Apartment Units: 57
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 57
1 Bedroom apartments 15
2 Bedroom apartments 10
3 Bedroom apartments 31
Years In Service Since: 1994

Stephenson Mills

322 E Colfax Ave
South Bend, IN - 46617
Total Apartment Units: 39
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 39
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 31
Years In Service Since: 1994

107 S William St

107 S William St
South Bend, IN - 46601
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1994

Golden Oaks Village

5150 Hamlin Ct
South Bend, IN - 46637
Total Apartment Units: 64
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 64
1 Bedroom apartments 24
2 Bedroom apartments 36
3 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1995

Dunedin Apartments Phase I

53880 Generations Dr
South Bend, IN - 46635
Total Apartment Units: 84
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 84
1 Bedroom apartments 24
2 Bedroom apartments 48
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 1996

Dunedin Apartments Phase Ii

53880 Generations Dr
South Bend, IN - 46635
Total Apartment Units: 84
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 84
1 Bedroom apartments 36
2 Bedroom apartments 36
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 1998

Arbors At Belleville Park I

23291 Belleville Cir
South Bend, IN - 46619
Total Apartment Units: 104
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 104
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 48
3 Bedroom apartments 24
4 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2003

St Joseph County Ywca Residence

1102 Fellows St
South Bend, IN - 46601
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2003

Arbors At Belleville Park Ii

23291 Belleville Cir
South Bend, IN - 46619
Total Apartment Units: 64
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 64
2 Bedroom apartments 32
3 Bedroom apartments 24
4 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES

Hope Transitional Housing

432 S Lafayette Blvd
South Bend, IN - 46601
Total Apartment Units: 22
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 22
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 17
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2006

Arbors At Belleville Park Iii

23291 Belleville Cir
South Bend, IN - 46619
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
2 Bedroom apartments 20
3 Bedroom apartments 12
4 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2007

Prairie Apartments Phase I

2630 Prairie Ave
South Bend, IN - 46614
Total Apartment Units: 108
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 108
1 Bedroom apartments 7
2 Bedroom apartments 52
3 Bedroom apartments 36
4 Bedroom apartments 13
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Heritage Place At Lasalle Square

3224 Ardmore Trail
South Bend, IN - 46628
Total Apartment Units: 72
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 72
1 Bedroom apartments 28
2 Bedroom apartments 44
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

New Heritage Homes Southeast

501 Pennsylvania Ave
South Bend, IN - 46601
Total Apartment Units: 54
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 54
2 Bedroom apartments 31
3 Bedroom apartments 23
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Hoffman Hotel Apartments

120 W Lasalle Avenue
South Bend, IN - 46601
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 32
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

South Bend Mutual Homes

Scattered Site
South Bend, IN - 46616
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
2 Bedroom apartments 6
3 Bedroom apartments 14
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in South Bend, 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 St Joseph 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.

River Court Apartments

800 Riverside Dr
South Bend, IN - 46601
Phone: 574-288-9926
Total Apartment Units: 14
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

Lasalle Park Homes Ii

3505 West Washington Street
South Bend, IN - 46619
Phone: 574-287-9707
Total Apartment Units: 42
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

Ahepa 100

53871 Generations Drive
South Bend, IN - 46635
Phone: 574-243-1300
Total Apartment Units: 50
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

Beacon Heights

3401 Ardmore Trail
South Bend, IN - 46628
Phone: (574) 234-0920
Total Apartment Units: 174
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Lasalle Park Homes

102 S. Falcon St.
South Bend, IN - 46619
Phone: (574)233-5119
Total Apartment Units: 150
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Saint Joseph Tower

316 S St. Joseph St
South Bend, IN - 46601
Phone: (574) 232-8111
Total Apartment Units: 84
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Miami Hills Apartments

3534 High St
South Bend, IN - 46614
Phone: 574-291-3773
Total Apartment Units: 151
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Madison Group Home

801 Riverside Court
South Bend, IN - 46616
Phone: (574) 234-9923
Total Apartment Units: 8
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

Laurel Woods Apartments

5110 Lindenwood Dr W
South Bend, IN - 46637
Phone: (219) 277-7075
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Karl King Tower

515 E Monroe St
South Bend, IN - 46601
Phone: (574) 282-2896
Total Apartment Units: 219
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Fairington Apartments South Bend

1220 Fairington Circle
South Bend, IN - 46614
Phone: (574) 291-2031
Total Apartment Units: 201
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Corby Homes

1022 Patty Ln
South Bend, IN - 46615
Phone: 574-234-3812
Total Apartment Units: 150
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Uhrig Apartments

3001 Hope Avenue
South Bend, IN - 46615
Phone: (574) 288-9926
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


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.