Public Housing

Public Housing

HASB Owned Properties

Public Housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Public Housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered-site single-family units to apartments for the elderly in the high-rise buildings. The Housing Authority owns over 814 dwelling units in South Bend that are rented to low-income families and seniors. These units range from single-family dwellings to high-rise apartments and are scattered throughout the City of South Bend. Families pay 30% of their gross adjusted income for rent and utilities.

Please feel free to reach out to any of our staff members to get more information on Public Housing.

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Public Housing

HASB Owned Properties

Public Housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Public Housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered-site single-family units to apartments for the elderly in the high-rise buildings. The Housing Authority owns over 814 dwelling units in South Bend that are rented to low-income families and seniors. These units range from single-family dwellings to high-rise apartments and are scattered throughout the City of South Bend. Families pay 30% of their gross adjusted income for rent and utilities.

Please feel free to reach out to any of our staff members to get more information on Public Housing.

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Laurel Place

Situated just outside of South Bend’s Historic District, Laurel Place is located directly adjacent to the newest of South Bend’s City Parks. Lovely two and three bedroom bricked townhouses line the streets of this community. Located within walking distance of Monroe Circle and the offices of SBHA, Laurel Place offers plenty of wide-open space for growing families and children and all the conveniences of city living.

Westcott Apartments

In 1971, the HASB decided to build administrative offices that would be connected to the existing high rise building known as Westscott Apartments. This was done to increase the interaction of the administrative staff and residents. This concept was novel at the time and has proven to be a very successful strategic configuration embraced by resident and staff throughout the years since.

Rabbi Albert M.
Shulman Complex

Rabbi Shulman (1902-1998) served on the Board of Commissioners of the South Bend Housing Authority from 1956 until 1971, and was an advocate of assistance in housing for the elderly, disabled, and the disenfranchised throughout his life. Rabbi Shulman was one of the most recognized individuals in St. Joseph County, being elected to the South Bend Community Hall of Fame in 1997.

The Quads

The apartments here are just as homey as they look. All 13 buildings are situated in well maintained grounds conveniently located right next door to the Housing Authority central office. The spacious lawns, network of walkways and park benches make you feel like you are in a city park. Each sturdy brick building is home to four single level apartments. Stop by next time your in the area and experience the atmosphere firsthand.

Monroe Circle

Located in the middle of the central business district, this tree lined townhouse community is blessed by its neighbors and its resident’s commitment to each other. Surrounded on the east by Stanley Coveliski Regional Baseball Stadium, to the north by St. Hedwig Church and the Forever Learning Institute, to the west by the SBHA Administrative Offices, and to the south by the South Bend Police Department, Monroe Circle is also host to the Alonzo Watson Housing University (AWHU) and the Resident and Community Services Department of SBHA. Designated as a Campus of Learners in 1995 by HUD, the AWHU and Resident and Community Services offer a broad range of residential self-sufficiency services.

Harber Homes

Located on the outskirts of South Bend's West Side, Harber Homes is a brick townhouse community, harbored within an Oak-treed ocean. Offering growing families two and three bedroom modernly designed townhouses, this community can also promise children will never have to walk more than two blocks to grade, middle or high school. That, combined being with a minute's drive from either Indiana corn fields or shopping malls makes Harber Homes a most attractively located community.

Twychenham Drive
Apartments

Nestled amongst the tree-lined drive bearing its name, Twyckenham Drive features larger family homes in a beautiful setting. With easy access to schools, including Indiana University, Twyckenham is an ideal community setting for any family.

Edison Gardens

Ensconced within a veritable forest, Edison Gardens offers its residents the feeling of living in an Oregonian enclave, while a mere block or two from elementary through high schools. Edison Gardens also features two and three bedroom townhouses that are within a minute's walk of the State's second leading retail and employment sector.

South Bend Avenue
Apartments

Located as close to the Notre Dame campus as is possible without having "Golden roofs," South Bend Avenue Apartments offer two and three bedroom family townhouses, cuddled in a university atmosphere. With the open spaces of the University, Snite Art Museum, and countless other cultural and educational venues, South Bend Avenue Apartments offer the world, within a hop, skip, and a jump.

How to Apply

At this time, the Public Housing is taking applications for all bedroom sizes. Pick up an application in our lobby or download it on our website.

The Wait List for all other unit sizes is currently closed.

What are the Income Limits?

HUD Published Income Limits for South Bend Indiana:

1 Person Household — $16,400
2 Person Household — $18,750
3 Person Household — $23,030
4 Person Household — $27,750
5 Person Household — $32,470
6 Person Household — $37,190
7 Person Household — $41,910
8 Person Household — $46,630

Who Qualifies for Public Housing?

Public Housing is available only to low-income families and individuals. The South Bend Housing Authority determines eligibility based on the following:
• Annual gross income
• Whether you qualify as elderly, a person with a disability, or as a family; and
• US citizenship or eligible immigration status.

How to Apply

At this time, the Public Housing is taking applications for all bedroom sizes. Pick up an application in our lobby or download it on our website.

The Wait List for all other unit sizes is currently closed.

What are the Income Limits?

HUD Published Income Limits for South Bend Indiana:

1 Person Household — $16,400
2 Person Household — $18,750
3 Person Household — $23,030
4 Person Household — $27,750
5 Person Household — $32,470
6 Person Household — $37,190
7 Person Household — $41,910
8 Person Household — $46,630

Who Qualifies for Public Housing?

Public Housing is available only to low-income families and individuals. The South Bend Housing Authority determines eligibility based on the following:
• Annual gross income
• Whether you qualify as elderly, a person with a disability, or as a family; and
• US citizenship or eligible immigration status.