West Calumet (29-6): 346 units ranging from 1 - 5 bedrooms
                   

        Housing Manager                                                 Application Processing
DeAngela Miller - PHA Manager                         Soraida Mojica Admissions/Occupancy Manager                                   Curtis Lewis - Intake Specialist                                

Applications for housing are taken on Mondays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at 4920 Larkspur Drive (Main Office). Person’s that are 50 years of age and older may obtain an application on Monday thru Friday 9: 00 a.m. to 3:00p.m. for James Hunter & John B. Nicosia Senior Citizen Building. You must have a valid driver’s license or a state I.D. to obtain an application. There is currently a waiting list for housing.

 

- Application ranking is based on needs standards set forth by HUD which include income, family size, military service etc. Preference is given to residence of East Chicago.   
- Rent is based on either 30% of a household's monthly income or a flat rate based on local fair-market rents.
- Residents who live in the 3, 4 or 5 bedroom units pay their own gas, electric, water and sewer bills, a monthly utility allowance is deducted from the gross rent formula. Residents who live in the  1 and 2 bedroom units ('D' buildings) pay no utilities.
- Residents are responsible for maintaining the exterior of their units. General lawn care service  is provided.

- Residents can participate in the Resident Organization and Community Watch Program.
- Off duty Police Officers are employed by the East Chicago Housing Authority for the Community policing at night.
- 24 hour emergency maintenance provides round-the-clock repair services.

Scattered Sites (29-2, 29-7, 29-9): 146 units ranging from 1 - 5 bedrooms
                                           

                                                 Housing Manager

                                           Clara Salinas -PHA Manager   

Marcia Benyoun - Intake Specialist                      Ramona Mitchell - Service Case Manager       
Gerri Nelson - Receptionist - Hunter Building

Applications for housing are taken on Mondays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at 4920 Larkspur Drive (Main Office). Person's that are 50 years of age and older may obtain an application on Monday thru Friday 9: 00 a.m. to 3:00p.m. for James Hunter & John B. Nicosia Senior Citizen Building. You must have a valid driver’s license or a state I.D. to obtain an application. There is currently a waiting list for housing.

 

- Application ranking is based on needs standards set forth by HUD which include income, family size, military service etc.        

Preference is given to residence of East Chicago.   
- Rent is based on either 30% of a household's monthly income or a flat rate based on local fair-market rents.
- Residents who live in the 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 bedroom units pay their own gas, electric, water and sewer bills, a monthly utility allowance is deducted from the gross rent formula.
- Residents are responsible for maintaining the exterior of their units and are responsible for maintaining lawns adjacent to there units.

- Residents can participate in the Resident Organization and Community Watch Program.
- 24 hour emergency maintenance provides round-the-clock repair services.

                                        Scattered Sites  29-2                               Scattered Sites 29-9

Hunter and Nicosia Senior Buildings (29-1, 29-5): 316 1-bedroom units

                                                              Housing Managers

                                            Clara Salinas - Hunter Building PHA Manager   
                                            Mattie Huffman - Nicosia Building PHA Manager 

Vilma Gonzalez - Intake Specialist - Nicosia Building                      Marcia Benyoun - Intake Specialist - Hunter Building
Ramona Mitchell - Service Case Manager                              

Person’s that are 50 years of age and older may obtain an application on Monday thru Friday 9: 00 a.m. to 3:00p.m. for James Hunter & John B. Nicosia Senior Citizen Building. You must have a valid driver’s license or a state I.D. to obtain an application. at 4920 Larkspur Drive (Main Office). There is currently a waiting list for housing.

- Senior, Disabled and Near Elderly(50 years or older).
- Application ranking is based on needs standards set forth by HUD which include income, family size, military service etc.               

- Preference is given to residence of East Chicago.            
- Rent is based on either 30% of a household's monthly income or a flat rate based on local fair-market rents.
- All utilities are included.
- Residents can participate in the Resident Organization and Community Watch Program.
- Laundry facilities and Vending Area for residents in the building.
- Hot Lunch served daily, excluding weekends and holidays.
- Residents can participate in Health Screenings (Blood Pressure & Diabetes).
- A Senior Service Coordinator is available for the residents to help them with their special needs.
- Arts and Crafts available.
- Newly remodeled Community Room
- Air Conditioned units.
- Patio/Barbeque grills.
- Gardening space available for residents.

- Direct link to 24-hour Security Center.

- Off duty Police Officers are employed by the East Chicago Housing Authority for the Community policing at night.
- 24 hour emergency maintenance provides round-the-clock repair services.
 

 James Hunter Senior Citizen Bldg.                          Dr. John B. Nicosia Senior Citizen Bldg.

                         (29-1)                                                                                           (29-5)