Michigan City Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Michigan City, Indiana.

Waiting List
Closed: Michigan City, Indiana Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Michigan City Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Home Ownership, MCHDI, and Business Activity Other Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Michigan City, Indiana Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Michigan City Housing Authority (MCHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for less than an hour on February 5th, 2018; and before that for Michigan City residents only for 10 days from July until August 2016, in February 2016, and in September 2012. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Michigan City, IN is about 55 miles southeast of Chicago, IL.

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

This waiting list had the following preference: Michigan City, IN resident.

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

For more information, visit the MCHA website, or call the office at (219) 872-7287.

Closed: Michigan City Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Michigan City Housing Authority (MCHA) Public Housing waiting list is currently closed. It was last open in 2017. There is no notice of 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 preference: Michigan City resident.

Applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received and bedroom size, by order of preferences.

A notice will be sent to applicants within 60 days of applying with their waiting list number and estimated wait time.

For more information, visit the MCHA website, or call the office at (219) 872-7287.

Closed: Home Ownership, MCHDI, and Business Activity Other Waiting List

The Michigan City Housing Authority (MCHA) Home Ownership, MCHDI, and Business Activity waiting lists are currently closed. Each were last open in June 2017, until 150 applications were received for each program.

Please note: For more information on these programs, visit the Home Ownership program page, and MCHDI and Business Activity page.

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

This waiting list had the following preference: Michigan City resident.

Applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received and bedroom size, by order of preferences.

A notice will be sent to applicants within 60 days of applying with their waiting list number and estimated wait time.

For more information, visit the MCHA website, or call the office at (219) 872-7287.

About The Agency

Michigan City Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 562 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

621 East Michigan Boulevard, Michigan City, IN

Visit Website(219) 872-7287

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 Michigan City Housing Authority?

Michigan City Housing Authority serves 395 low-income households. The agency manages 377 Housing Choice Vouchers and 143 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Michigan City Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 78 percent of households served by Michigan City Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 93 percent of Michigan City Housing Authority households.

How many Michigan City Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 110 households and make up 28 percent of households served by Michigan City Housing Authority.

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

There are 327 female-headed renter households living in Michigan City Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 83% of those served by the Michigan City Housing Authority.

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

Black 308
White 75
Hispanic 12

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

There are 94 households headed by seniors served by the Michigan City Housing Authority. Senior households are 24% of households in Michigan City Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 79 persons with disabilities living in Michigan City Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 20% of households served by the Michigan City Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Michigan City Housing Authority?

The Michigan City 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 Michigan City Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Michigan City Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on February 5, 2018 and closed on February 5, 2018.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Michigan City Housing Authority

Boulevard Gardens

421 E 6th St, Michigan City, Indiana 46360

Scattered Sites

305 Brinkman Ave, Michigan City, Indiana 46360