Housing Authority of South Bend

This housing agency serves South Bend, Indiana.

Waiting List
Closed: South Bend, Indiana Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of South Bend Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: South Bend, Indiana Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of South Bend (SBHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from March 14, 2023, until March 16, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

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

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Local Residency
    • Living in South Bend at time of electronic application
  • Homeless

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the SBHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the SBHA website on March 8, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of South Bend Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of South Bend (SBHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications.

The SBHA offers nine Public Housing communities, and 235 single family homes scattered throughout South Bend.

To apply, download and print the application online.

Once the application has been completed it can be mailed or hand delivered to the SBHA office, located at 501 Alonzo Watson Dr, South Bend, IN 46601.

No documents are needed at this time.

Preferences have yet to be confirmed.

For more information, visit the SBHA website, or call the office at (574) 235-9346.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of South Bend provides affordable housing for up to 2,939 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

501 Alonzo Watson Drive, South Bend, IN

Visit Website(574) 235-9346

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Housing Authority of South Bend?

Housing Authority of South Bend serves 2,134 low-income households. The agency manages 2,365 Housing Choice Vouchers and -41 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of South Bend?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 74 percent of households served by Housing Authority of South Bend. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 92 percent of Housing Authority of South Bend households.

How many Housing Authority of South Bend residents are employed?

Working adults head 725 households and make up 34 percent of households served by Housing Authority of South Bend.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of South Bend?

There are 1728 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of South Bend housing. Households headed by females are 81% of those served by the Housing Authority of South Bend.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of South Bend renters?

Black 1,793
Native American 21
Asian-Pacific Islander 21
White 256
Hispanic 64

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of South Bend?

There are 384 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of South Bend. Senior households are 18% of households in Housing Authority of South Bend housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of South Bend housing?

There are 256 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of South Bend housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 12% of households served by the Housing Authority of South Bend.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of South Bend?

The Housing Authority of South Bend 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 Housing Authority of South Bend open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of South Bend’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on March 14, 2023 and closed on March 16, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of South Bend

Northwest Plaza

430 Sommers St, South Bend, Indiana 46617

Northwest Plaza

510 S 28th St, South Bend, Indiana 46628

Plaza Apartments and Monroe Cir

501 Alonzo Watson Dr, South Bend, Indiana 46601

Plaza Apartments and Monroe Cir

502 Alonzo Watson Dr, South Bend, Indiana 46601