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Housing Authority of the City of Elwood

1621 S A St Ste B, Elwood, IN, 46036 · ~304 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Elwood, IN (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Housing Authority of the City of Elwood served 280 households across 304 units (92% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.6 people, an average annual income of $15,914, and pays an average of $373 per month toward rent.

Households served
280 of 304 units
Avg. household income
$15,914
Avg. rent paid by household
$373
Avg. household size
1.6 people
Households with children
22%
Head of household 62+
51%
Head of household with a disability
61%
Avg. wait to move in
21 months

Unit mix: 33% 1-bedroom, 56% 2-bedroom, 11% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority of the City of Elwood directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.