Elwood Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Alexandria, Elwood, Frankton, Orestes, Summitville, Indiana.

Waiting List
Closed: Elwood, Alexandria, Frankton, Orestes, and Summitville County, Indiana Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Elwood, Alexandria, Frankton, Orestes, and Summitville County, Indiana Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Elwood Housing Authority (EHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from February 7, 2024, until February 14, 2024, or until 200 applications were received.  There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waiting list was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Applicants who reside in Elwood, Alexandria, Frankton, Orestes, and Summitville County, Indiana.
  • Elderly (62 years of age and older).
  • Disabled.
  • Veterans.
  • Applicants who reside in Indiana.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the EHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the EHA public notice and an EHA representative on February 5, 2024.

About The Agency

Elwood Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 301 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

Monday 9:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am-4:00pm
Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm

1602 South A Street, Elwood, IN

Visit Website(765) 552-2148

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Elwood Housing Authority?

Elwood Housing Authority serves 285 low-income households. The agency manages 304 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Elwood Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 67 percent of households served by Elwood Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 98 percent of Elwood Housing Authority households.

How many Elwood Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 31 households and make up 11 percent of households served by Elwood Housing Authority.

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

There are 210 female-headed renter households living in Elwood Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 74% of those served by the Elwood Housing Authority.

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

White 279
Hispanic 3

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

There are 142 households headed by seniors served by the Elwood Housing Authority. Senior households are 50% of households in Elwood Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 125 persons with disabilities living in Elwood Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 44% of households served by the Elwood Housing Authority.

How often does Elwood Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Elwood Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on February 7, 2024 and closed on February 14, 2024.