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Housing Authority of the City of Michigan City
Housing Authority of the City of Michigan City is based in Michigan City, Laporte County, IN and administers 377 Section 8 vouchers and 184 public housing units.
HUD PHA code IN019. Program type: Combined. Households served: 378. Occupancy: 67%. ZIP codes served: 15.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01 (Michigan City).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,049 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,144 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,382 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,745 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,016 |
| 5 bedroom | $2,318 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
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.
Latest from Housing Authority of the City of Michigan City
- Public Notice 2026 Annual PlanThe Michigan City Housing Authority is seeking public input on its 2026 Annual Plan and 5-year agency plans.
- Admissions and Continued Occupancy PlanThe Housing Authority is inviting public comments on its Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan for the Public Housing program.
- Resident Advisory Board (RAB) MeetingThe Michigan City Housing Authority is scheduling Resident Advisory Board meetings to develop its Annual and 5-Year Plans.
- Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan 4/1/2026The Housing Authority is requesting public feedback on its Administrative Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher program effective April 1, 2026.
- Public Notice 2025 Annual Plan & 5 Year PlanThe Michigan City Housing Authority is accepting public comments on its 2025 Annual Agency Plan and 5-Year Plan.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46340 | $830 | $890 | $1,070 | $1,310 | $1,520 |
| 46345 | $970 | $1,040 | $1,250 | $1,530 | $1,770 |
| 46346 | $900 | $960 | $1,160 | $1,420 | $1,640 |
| 46348 | $1,050 | $1,130 | $1,360 | $1,670 | $1,920 |
| 46350 | $960 | $1,030 | $1,240 | $1,520 | $1,750 |
| 46360 | $960 | $1,030 | $1,240 | $1,520 | $1,750 |
| 46365 | $1,000 | $1,100 | $1,310 | $1,600 | $1,820 |
| 46371 | $1,450 | $1,550 | $1,870 | $2,290 | $2,650 |
| 46382 | $980 | $1,050 | $1,280 | $1,570 | $1,840 |
| 46390 | $1,240 | $1,320 | $1,600 | $1,960 | $2,260 |
| 46391 | $1,210 | $1,290 | $1,560 | $1,900 | $2,170 |
| 46532 | $900 | $940 | $1,190 | $1,460 | $1,800 |
| 46552 | $940 | $1,060 | $1,260 | $1,530 | $1,700 |
| 46554 | $840 | $1,000 | $1,170 | $1,420 | $1,540 |
| 46574 | $810 | $1,000 | $1,170 | $1,420 | $1,540 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Michigan City
621 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone: (219) 872-7287
Official website: emcha.org
Email updates
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.