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Housing Authority of South Bend
Housing Authority of South Bend is based in South Bend, St. Joseph County, IN and administers 2,468 Section 8 vouchers and 591 public housing units.
HUD PHA code IN015. Program type: Combined. Households served: 2,564. Occupancy: 83%. ZIP codes served: 25.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-10-01 (South Bend).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,078 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,326 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,421 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,724 |
| 4 bedroom | $1,882 |
| 5 bedroom | $2,164 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Multi-Family), effective 2023-12-15. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $28 | $39 | $53 | $65 | $84 |
| Heating (Bottled Gas) | $74 | $97 | $133 | $170 | $218 |
| Heating (Electric) | $58 | $82 | $106 | $128 | $158 |
| Heating (Electric - Heat Pump) | $29 | $41 | $53 | $64 | $79 |
| Heating (Fuel Oil) | $91 | $122 | $163 | $201 | $262 |
| Heating (Other) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $4 | $6 | $7 | $9 |
| Cooking (Bottled Gas) | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 | $26 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $6 | $11 | $12 | $15 | $19 |
| Cooking (Other) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other Electric | $34 | $43 | $52 | $61 | $75 |
| Air Conditioning | $10 | $15 | $20 | $24 | $32 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $26 | $30 | $34 | $39 | $45 |
| Water Heating (Bottled Gas) | $23 | $34 | $45 | $56 | $73 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $22 | $31 | $40 | $47 | $60 |
| Water Heating (Electric - Heat Pump) | $11 | $16 | $20 | $24 | $30 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Latest from Housing Authority of South Bend
- Sept 15 – Oct 15 is Hispanic Heritage MonthThe Housing Authority of South Bend designates the period from September 15 to October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month.
- 9/15/2026 - Sept 15 – Oct 15 is Hispanic Heritage MonthThe Housing Authority of South Bend recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15.
- 8/31/2026 - Celebrating Labor Day! (Monday, September 7, 2026)The Housing Authority of South Bend celebrates Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.
- Celebrating Labor Day! (Monday, September 7, 2026)The authority highlights Labor Day, which falls on Monday, September 7, 2026.
- 8/18/2026 - Congratulations FSS Graduates!The Housing Authority of South Bend congratulates Family Self-Sufficiency program graduates.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46506 | $810 | $1,000 | $1,170 | $1,420 | $1,540 |
| 46530 | $1,410 | $1,630 | $1,910 | $2,320 | $2,520 |
| 46536 | $810 | $1,000 | $1,170 | $1,420 | $1,540 |
| 46544 | $910 | $1,060 | $1,240 | $1,500 | $1,630 |
| 46545 | $990 | $1,160 | $1,350 | $1,630 | $1,770 |
| 46550 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,170 | $1,420 | $1,540 |
| 46552 | $940 | $1,060 | $1,260 | $1,530 | $1,700 |
| 46554 | $840 | $1,000 | $1,170 | $1,420 | $1,540 |
| 46556 | $960 | $1,170 | $1,370 | $1,670 | $1,820 |
| 46561 | $1,060 | $1,210 | $1,420 | $1,740 | $1,880 |
| 46563 | $830 | $1,000 | $1,170 | $1,420 | $1,540 |
| 46573 | $1,020 | $1,080 | $1,290 | $1,680 | $1,780 |
| 46574 | $810 | $1,000 | $1,170 | $1,420 | $1,540 |
| 46595 | $940 | $1,100 | $1,280 | $1,550 | $1,680 |
| 46601 | $810 | $1,000 | $1,170 | $1,420 | $1,540 |
| 46613 | $900 | $1,050 | $1,220 | $1,480 | $1,600 |
| 46614 | $810 | $1,000 | $1,170 | $1,420 | $1,540 |
| 46615 | $870 | $1,010 | $1,180 | $1,430 | $1,550 |
| 46616 | $940 | $1,100 | $1,280 | $1,550 | $1,680 |
| 46617 | $1,300 | $1,520 | $1,770 | $2,140 | $2,330 |
| 46619 | $870 | $1,020 | $1,190 | $1,440 | $1,560 |
| 46624 | $890 | $1,040 | $1,210 | $1,460 | $1,590 |
| 46628 | $960 | $1,120 | $1,310 | $1,590 | $1,720 |
| 46635 | $850 | $1,000 | $1,170 | $1,420 | $1,540 |
| 46637 | $1,040 | $1,220 | $1,420 | $1,720 | $1,870 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of South Bend
501 Alonzo Watson Dr, South Bend, IN 46601
Phone: (574) 235-9346
Official website: hasbonline.com
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About Housing Authority of South Bend
Overview
The Housing Authority of South Bend manages 591 public housing units and administers 2,468 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 2,564 households. With an occupancy rate of 83%, the authority operates a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to residents in need.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of South Bend ranks first among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the South Bend-Mishawaka area. Its peers include the Housing Authority of the City of Mishawaka, which administers 350 vouchers, and the St. Joseph County Housing Authority, with 243 vouchers. On a state level, the authority holds the sixth position in terms of voucher size, out of 44 authorities in Indiana.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,000 to $1,860, with an average of $1,251. This is slightly above the state average of $1,145. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 46530 at $1,860, while the lowest is in ZIP code 46595 at $1,000.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Housing Authority of the City of MishawakaMishawaka, IN, 350 vouchers
- St. Joseph County Housing AuthorityNorth Liberty, IN, 243 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.