East Chicago Housing Authority

This housing agency serves East Chicago, Indiana.

Waiting List
Closed: East Chicago, Indiana Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: East Chicago Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: East Chicago, Indiana Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The East Chicago Housing Authority (ECHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed.

The ECHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from February 1, 2023, until 1,000 applications were received. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the ECHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the ECHA notice on January 31, 2023.

Closed: East Chicago Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The East Chicago Housing Authority (ECHA) Public Housing waiting list for 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedrooms apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from August 6, 2020, until August 7, 2020. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to pick up an application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the ECHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the ECHA public notice, as of August 6, 2020.

About The Agency

East Chicago Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,826 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm
Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

4444 Railroad Avenue, East Chicago, IN

Visit Website(219) 397-9974

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the East Chicago Housing Authority?

East Chicago Housing Authority serves 1,237 low-income households. The agency manages 1,145 Housing Choice Vouchers and 253 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the East Chicago Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 78 percent of households served by East Chicago Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of East Chicago Housing Authority households.

How many East Chicago Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 395 households and make up 32 percent of households served by East Chicago Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the East Chicago Housing Authority?

There are 1051 female-headed renter households living in East Chicago Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 85% of those served by the East Chicago Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among East Chicago Housing Authority renters?

Black 1,051
White 49
Hispanic 136

How many senior-headed renter households are served by East Chicago Housing Authority?

There are 259 households headed by seniors served by the East Chicago Housing Authority. Senior households are 21% of households in East Chicago Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in East Chicago Housing Authority housing?

There are 185 persons with disabilities living in East Chicago Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 15% of households served by the East Chicago Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the East Chicago Housing Authority?

The East Chicago Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does East Chicago Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

East Chicago Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on February 1, 2023 and closed on February 1, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by East Chicago Housing Authority

Cardinal Terrace Apartments

445 E Chicago Ave, East Chicago, Indiana 46312

North Harbor Apartments

3419 Indiana Harbor Dr, East Chicago, Indiana 46312

James Hunter

3625 Pulaski St, East Chicago, Indiana 46312

John B Nicosia

4720 Railroad Ave, East Chicago, Indiana 46312

Scattered Sites

1301 E Columbus Dr, East Chicago, Indiana 46312

West Calumet Complex

4700 Larkspur St, East Chicago, Indiana 46312