Housing authoritiesINHousing Authority of the City of East Chicago
Housing Authority of the City of East Chicago
Housing Authority of the City of East Chicago is based in East Chicago, Lake County, IN and administers 1,147 Section 8 vouchers and 460 public housing units.
HUD PHA code IN029. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,337. Occupancy: 95%. ZIP codes served: 28.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46303 | $1,230 | $1,300 | $1,580 | $1,920 | $2,100 |
| 46307 | $1,290 | $1,360 | $1,650 | $2,010 | $2,190 |
| 46311 | $1,160 | $1,220 | $1,480 | $1,800 | $1,970 |
| 46312 | $890 | $940 | $1,140 | $1,390 | $1,510 |
| 46319 | $1,160 | $1,230 | $1,490 | $1,810 | $1,980 |
| 46320 | $1,020 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,580 | $1,730 |
| 46321 | $1,470 | $1,550 | $1,880 | $2,290 | $2,500 |
| 46322 | $1,210 | $1,280 | $1,550 | $1,890 | $2,060 |
| 46323 | $1,200 | $1,270 | $1,540 | $1,870 | $2,050 |
| 46324 | $1,130 | $1,190 | $1,450 | $1,760 | $1,930 |
| 46327 | $1,100 | $1,160 | $1,410 | $1,720 | $1,870 |
| 46341 | $920 | $970 | $1,180 | $1,440 | $1,570 |
| 46342 | $1,120 | $1,180 | $1,430 | $1,740 | $1,900 |
| 46356 | $1,200 | $1,270 | $1,540 | $1,870 | $2,050 |
| 46373 | $1,160 | $1,230 | $1,490 | $1,810 | $1,980 |
| 46375 | $1,260 | $1,320 | $1,610 | $1,960 | $2,140 |
| 46376 | $1,050 | $1,100 | $1,340 | $1,630 | $1,780 |
| 46377 | $1,200 | $1,270 | $1,540 | $1,870 | $2,050 |
| 46394 | $960 | $1,010 | $1,230 | $1,500 | $1,630 |
| 46402 | $980 | $1,040 | $1,260 | $1,530 | $1,670 |
| 46403 | $950 | $1,000 | $1,220 | $1,480 | $1,620 |
| 46404 | $1,020 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,580 | $1,730 |
| 46405 | $1,140 | $1,200 | $1,460 | $1,780 | $1,940 |
| 46406 | $980 | $1,040 | $1,260 | $1,530 | $1,670 |
| 46407 | $900 | $950 | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,530 |
| 46408 | $1,040 | $1,090 | $1,330 | $1,620 | $1,770 |
| 46409 | $1,160 | $1,230 | $1,490 | $1,810 | $1,980 |
| 46410 | $1,380 | $1,450 | $1,760 | $2,140 | $2,340 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of East Chicago
4444 Railroad Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312
Phone: (219) 397-9974
Official website: echa-in.org
Email updates
About Housing Authority of the City of East Chicago
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of East Chicago operates 460 public housing units and administers 1,147 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,337 households. With an occupancy rate of 95%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a combined housing authority.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of East Chicago ranks second among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area, based on the number of Section 8 vouchers. Its peers include the Housing Authority of the City of Gary Indiana, which has 2,527 vouchers, and the Housing Authority of the City of Hammond, with 898 vouchers. On a state level, it holds the 10th position among 44 authorities with Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in East Chicago ranges from $1,040 to $1,680, with an average of $1,313. This is higher than the state average of $1,145. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 46321 at $1,680, while the lowest is in ZIP code 46312 at $1,040.
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 Gary IndianaGary, IN, 2,527 vouchers
- Housing Authority of the City of HammondHammond, IN, 898 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.