This housing agency serves South Bend, Indiana.
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| Closed: South Bend, Indiana Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
| Closed: South Bend, Indiana Public Housing Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of South Bend Public Housing Waiting List | Learn More |
This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in South Bend, Indiana.
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 however, the SBHA website says it is likely to open in late 2024 or early 2025.
To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.
This waiting list had the following preferences:
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 October 14, 202 by Dave Layfield
This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in South Bend, Indiana.
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.
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
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Housing Authority of South Bend serves 2,134 low-income households. The agency manages 2,365 Housing Choice Vouchers and -41 public housing units.
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.
Working adults head 725 households and make up 34 percent of households served by 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.
| Black | 1,793 |
| Native American | 21 |
| Asian-Pacific Islander | 21 |
| White | 256 |
| Hispanic | 64 |
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.
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.
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.
Housing Authority of South Bend’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on May 24, 2025 and closed on May 24, 2025.
Wait until you have a Section 8 voucher to find housing.
It usually takes months or years to reach the top of a Section 8 HCV waiting list. Any apartments you see now will likely not be available when you get your voucher.Mary Estrada says:
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