326 W Indiana Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516
Waiting List Forecast: Likely Long or Closed
Verified for 2020 by Lorena Bentley| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for Rents† | 1 - 5 Beds | 0 Baths | - |
Since this property may have HUD-funded Public Housing with subsidies that help pay tenants' rent, the property is likely to have a long waiting list. Housing authorities often open these waiting lists periodically. Important: Housing authorities don't always open housing waiting lists at a property-specific level or even allow applicants to choose at which property they can live. Many times, the housing authority will assign an applicant to a property without giving the applicant a choice.
Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.
Construction on the Washington Gardens apartment community began in 1966, making it the second of EHA's properties. Encompassing nearly 5 square blocks, the 198 unit community is the largest of EHA's properties. Contained with-in the community is multiple playgrounds, a community center, a fully licensed Head Start program, the headquarters for the Elkhart County Minority Health Coalition, Elkhart Black Expo, Elkhart Police Department sub-station, and the Progressive Church of God in Christ. With the partnership of these organizations and the efforts of property management, EHA is continuously pursuing a strong sense of community for the residents. In an effort to further the comfort of our residents, EHA recently completed the installation of central air conditioning in all 198 apartments.
With apartment sizes ranging from 1 to 5 bedroom Washington Gardens can comfortably accommodate small and large families alike. With an elementary school, middle school, multiple Houses of Worship and a Dollar General store, all within a short walking distance of Washington Gardens. Washington Gardens may very well be the perfect fit for you and your family.
This property is funded through HUD’s Public Housing program. These properties are typically owned and managed by a Public Housing Authority. These properties tend to be much older, as no new public housing has been built in many years. Since the Federal budget has historically (and notoriously) underfunded public housing renovations for decades, these properties tend to have higher vacancies due to uninhabitable units or liveable units that are in poor condition. In addition, since all public housing properties offer rent subsidies, low-income residents only pay rent based on their incomes. For that reason, these properties tend to have longer waiting lists. Check our public housing waiting list data for more information. Since Washington Gardens participates in the Public Housing program and has a property based subsidy, if you have a Section 8 voucher, you would have to give up your voucher to move in.
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| Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| One Bedroom (1/0) | - | Call for Price† |
| Two Bedroom (2/0) | - | Call for Price† |
| Three Bedroom (3/0) | - | Call for Price† |
| Four Bedroom (4/0) | - | Call for Price† |
| Five Bedroom (5/0) | - | Call for Price† |
| AMI* | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7 people | 8 people | 9 people | 10 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI for PBRA Units | $16,800 / year | $19,720 / year | $24,860 / year | $30,000 / year | $35,140 / year | $40,280 / year | $45,420 / year | $50,560 / year | ||
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $28,000 / year | $32,000 / year | $36,000 / year | $39,950 / year | $43,150 / year | $46,350 / year | $49,550 / year | $52,750 / year | ||
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $28,000 / year | $32,000 / year | $36,000 / year | $39,950 / year | $43,150 / year | $46,350 / year | $49,550 / year | $52,750 / year | ||
| 80% AMI for PBRA Units | $44,750 / year | $51,150 / year | $57,550 / year | $63,900 / year | $69,050 / year | $74,150 / year | $79,250 / year | $84,350 / year |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
Does Washington Gardens have a waiting list?
Washington Gardens probably has a waiting list. Since our research has shown there are some public housing units at this property, the waiting list would be for those units. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.
Are rents subsidized at Washington Gardens?
We believe rents are most likely subsidized at all or some of the units since our research has turned up at least one public housing or rental assistance contract probably associated with this property.
In addition to Washington Gardens, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Elkhart?
In addition to Washington Gardens, we list 19 other affordable properties in Elkhart. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 2266 affordable units in Elkhart.
Preferences are not a requirement.
You should still consider applying to waiting lists with preferences you don't qualify for. There is still a chance to get housing.Libby Trahan says:
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