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Housing Authority of the City of Gary Indiana
Housing Authority of the City of Gary Indiana is based in Gary, Lake County, IN and administers 2,527 Section 8 vouchers and 809 public housing units.
HUD PHA code IN011. Program type: Combined. Households served: 2,148. Occupancy: 68%. ZIP codes served: 28.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Gary City Limits | 120% of FMR | 120% of FMR | 120% of FMR | 120% of FMR | 120% of FMR | 120% of FMR |
| Outside Gary City Limits | 120% of FMR | 120% of FMR | 120% of FMR | 120% of FMR | 120% of FMR | 120% of FMR |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Single Family), effective 2025-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $24 | $34 | $44 | $54 | $68 |
| Heating (Bottled Gas) | $84 | $118 | $152 | $186 | $236 |
| Heating (Electric) | $88 | $123 | $158 | $193 | $246 |
| Heating (Electric – Heat Pump) | $44 | $61 | $79 | $97 | $123 |
| Heating (Fuel Oil) | $88 | $124 | $159 | $194 | $247 |
| Heating (Other) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $4 | $5 | $7 | $8 |
| Cooking (Bottled Gas) | $10 | $14 | $18 | $22 | $29 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $10 | $14 | $19 | $23 | $29 |
| Cooking (Other) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other Electric | $45 | $57 | $69 | $81 | $100 |
| Air Conditioning | $17 | $24 | $30 | $37 | $47 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $24 | $27 | $30 | $34 | $38 |
| Water Heating (Bottled Gas) | $27 | $38 | $48 | $59 | $75 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $32 | $45 | $58 | $70 | $89 |
| Water Heating (Electric – Heat Pump) | $16 | $22 | $29 | $35 | $45 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Project-based vouchers | 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 Gary Indiana
578 Broadway, Gary, IN 46402
Phone: (219) 881-6422
Official website: garyhousing.org
Email updates
About Housing Authority of the City of Gary Indiana
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Gary Indiana operates 809 public housing units and administers 2,527 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 2,148 households. The occupancy rate stands at 68%, and the authority runs a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Gary Indiana ranks first among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Gary and Jasper County areas. It also holds the fifth position in the state by the number of Section 8 vouchers, out of 44 authorities statewide. Peer authorities include the Housing Authority of the City of East Chicago, which administers 1,147 vouchers, and the Housing Authority of the City of Hammond, with 898 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Gary ranges from $1,040 to $1,680, with an average of $1,313, which 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 East ChicagoEast Chicago, IN, 1,147 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.