How many housing & financial resources are in Indiana?

Women's Corner tracks 17 housing & financial resources for women in Indiana.

Are housing & financial resources in Indiana free?

17 of the 17 listed housing & financial resources in Indiana are explicitly free or low-cost.

Which cities in Indiana have housing & financial resources?

Listings span cities including Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend.

What are some examples of housing & financial resources in Indiana?

Featured entries include Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority, Indianapolis Housing Agency, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis, ICAN — Indiana Community Action Association, Homeless Initiative Program — Indianapolis.

Do these listings include phone numbers?

9 of 17 Indiana housing & financial listings include phone numbers.

How long is the Section 8 waitlist?

It varies wildly — a few months in smaller markets, 5+ years in cities like LA, NYC, and DC. Apply to multiple Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) in your region. PHAs give preference to families with children, domestic violence survivors, veterans, and homeless applicants — make sure you check every preference box you qualify for.

211 is a free, 24/7 nationwide referral line run by United Way. Call or text 211 to reach a live specialist who connects you to local rent assistance, utility help, food, childcare, transportation, and emergency funds. They know the small local funds Google won't show you. Always start here in a financial emergency.

Can I get TANF as a single mother?

Yes — TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) is the main cash assistance program for low-income parents with minor children. Apply through your state's Department of Human/Social Services. Benefits, time limits, and work requirements vary by state. You can receive TANF and SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, and childcare assistance simultaneously.

What if I'm being evicted?

Call 211 and your local legal aid office the same day you're served — most states have Emergency Rental Assistance programs through the LIHEAP/ERA pipeline that can pay back rent. You have the right to a court hearing before eviction — don't move out before the hearing. DV survivors have additional protections under VAWA that block eviction based on the abuse.

Best Housing & Financial in Indiana — 17 resources

About Housing & Financial for Women

Housing and financial assistance for women combines federal programs (HUD, TANF, SNAP, LIHEAP) with state and local efforts. Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and public housing are administered by local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), with VAWA giving survivors of domestic violence priority and emergency transfer rights. Emergency shelter and rapid rehousing run through HUD's Continuum of Care and Coordinated Entry. Mothers with custodial children typically qualify for TANF cash assistance and family-priority housing. Community action agencies and 211 lines coordinate utility help, emergency funds, and rent assistance. This directory covers PHAs, shelter systems, 211 referral lines, and community action agencies.

Housing & Financial in Indiana

Indiana superior and circuit courts hear family matters in all 92 counties, with some counties operating dedicated domestic relations divisions. The Child Support Bureau operates under DCS. Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, and South Bend are the largest metros. Indiana Legal Services and the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence offer civil legal aid and shelter referrals for women.

17 Resources

1. Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority — Free

IHCDA at 30 S Meridian in Indianapolis administers Section 8, the Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance program, the LIHEAP energy-assistance program, and first-time-homebuyer products like the Helping to Own grant. Call 317-232-7777 weekdays 8am to 4:30pm to find the local administering agency in your county.

317-232-7777 · 30 S Meridian St, Suite 900, Indianapolis, IN 46204 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

2. Indianapolis Housing Agency — Free

IHA at 1919 N Meridian operates Marion County public housing and the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program for Indianapolis. The waitlist opens periodically; mothers should check the website regularly. Call 317-261-7200 weekdays 8am to 5pm to ask about reasonable accommodation, transfers, or emergency moves due to DV.

317-261-7200 · 1919 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46202 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

3. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis — Free

Indy Habitat at 3135 N Meridian builds and rehabilitates affordable homes for working low-income families across Marion County. Qualifying women complete sweat-equity hours, financial-literacy classes, and a 30-year zero-interest mortgage. Call 317-777-3500 weekdays 8am to 5pm to ask about the next application window.

317-777-3500 · 3135 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

4. ICAN — Indiana Community Action Association — Free

ICAN at 1845 W 18th St in Indianapolis is the statewide network of 22 Community Action Agencies delivering LIHEAP, weatherization, Head Start, and emergency rent help in every Indiana county. Call 317-638-4232 weekdays 8am to 5pm to find the CAA serving your county.

317-638-4232 · 1845 W 18th St, Indianapolis, IN 46202 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

5. Homeless Initiative Program — Indianapolis — Free

CHIP at 2002 N Capitol coordinates Indianapolis's Continuum of Care, including the centralized intake for emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, and permanent supportive housing for Marion County families experiencing homelessness. Call 317-236-6251 weekdays 8am to 5pm; in active homelessness, ask about same-day intake.

317-236-6251 · 2002 N Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

6. Vincent Village — Fort Wayne — Free

Vincent Village at 2827 Holton in Fort Wayne provides up to two years of transitional housing plus case management, employment coaching, and children's services for homeless families in Allen and surrounding counties. Call 260-456-4185 weekdays 8am to 5pm to start an application.

260-456-4185 · 2827 Holton Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46806 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

7. Dayspring Center — Free

Dayspring at 1537 N Central is downtown Indianapolis's emergency shelter for families with children — mothers and children stay together rather than being split into separate adult and children's facilities. The 24-hour intake line is 317-635-6780.

317-635-6780 · 1537 N Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202 · 24/7 · Visit Website

8. Evansville Housing Authority — Free

EHA at 700 Court St in Evansville administers public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers for Vanderburgh County, plus targeted programs for veterans (VASH) and people with disabilities. Call 812-428-8500 weekdays 8am to 4:30pm to check waitlist status.

812-428-8500 · 700 Court St, Evansville, IN 47708 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

9. South Bend Heritage Foundation — Free

South Bend Heritage at 803 Lincoln Way W develops and rehabilitates affordable rental and ownership housing across St. Joseph County, plus runs HUD-certified homebuyer counseling. Call 574-289-1066 weekdays 8:30am to 5pm to ask about current inventory and counseling appointments.

574-289-1066 · 803 Lincoln Way W, South Bend, IN 46616 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm · Visit Website

10. HUD.gov — Find Local Office — Free

HUD's site links Indiana mothers to the Indianapolis field office, local public housing authorities in every Indiana city, and HUD-approved housing counseling agencies certified to help with foreclosure prevention or first-time purchase counseling.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

11. HUD Homeless Resources — Free

HUD's Continuum of Care pages list the lead agency in every Indiana CoC region (Indianapolis, Balance of State, and several specialized CoCs) — the right starting point for women experiencing homelessness outside the major metros.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. LIHEAP — Energy Assistance — Free

The federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program flows through Indiana's IHCDA and the local CAAs. Use the federal site to confirm program rules; apply through the Indiana CAA serving your county. Helps with winter heating bills and summer cooling assistance for qualifying women.

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13. Salvation Army — Find Help — Free

Salvation Army operates corps centers across Indiana — Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend, Lafayette, Muncie, and more — providing emergency rent and utility help, food pantries, transitional housing, and a Pathway of Hope family case-management program.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

14. Catholic Charities USA — Free

Catholic Charities of Indianapolis, Fort Wayne–South Bend, Gary, Evansville, and Lafayette dioceses offer emergency assistance, refugee resettlement, and family support to Indiana women of any faith. Use the national site to find the diocesan office serving your county.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

15. United Way Worldwide — Free

Local United Ways in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, Lafayette, and elsewhere fund Indiana 211 plus rent/utility assistance programs. Dialing 211 from any Indiana phone is the fastest way to find local help.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

16. Habitat for Humanity — Free

The Habitat national site links to every Indiana affiliate including Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, Bloomington, Lafayette, and dozens of rural counties — useful when the local affiliate's site is hard to find.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

17. Family Promise — Free

Family Promise affiliates in Indianapolis, Hendricks County, Madison County, and other Indiana communities operate rotating-shelter and rapid-rehousing programs that keep homeless mothers with their children rather than splitting families.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many housing & financial resources are in Indiana?: Women's Corner tracks 17 housing & financial resources for women in Indiana.
Are housing & financial resources in Indiana free?: 17 of the 17 listed housing & financial resources in Indiana are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Indiana have housing & financial resources?: Listings span cities including Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend.
What are some examples of housing & financial resources in Indiana?: Featured entries include Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority, Indianapolis Housing Agency, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis, ICAN — Indiana Community Action Association, Homeless Initiative Program — Indianapolis.
Do these listings include phone numbers?: 9 of 17 Indiana housing & financial listings include phone numbers.
How long is the Section 8 waitlist?: It varies wildly — a few months in smaller markets, 5+ years in cities like LA, NYC, and DC. Apply to multiple Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) in your region. PHAs give preference to families with children, domestic violence survivors, veterans, and homeless applicants — make sure you check every preference box you qualify for.
What does 211 do?: 211 is a free, 24/7 nationwide referral line run by United Way. Call or text 211 to reach a live specialist who connects you to local rent assistance, utility help, food, childcare, transportation, and emergency funds. They know the small local funds Google won't show you. Always start here in a financial emergency.
Can I get TANF as a single mother?: Yes — TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) is the main cash assistance program for low-income parents with minor children. Apply through your state's Department of Human/Social Services. Benefits, time limits, and work requirements vary by state. You can receive TANF and SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, and childcare assistance simultaneously.
What if I'm being evicted?: Call 211 and your local legal aid office the same day you're served — most states have Emergency Rental Assistance programs through the LIHEAP/ERA pipeline that can pay back rent. You have the right to a court hearing before eviction — don't move out before the hearing. DV survivors have additional protections under VAWA that block eviction based on the abuse.