Housing Help in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Need help finding affordable housing, paying rent, avoiding eviction, or dealing with a housing crisis? Several local and state programs serve Tippecanoe County, but the right place to start depends on where you live and what kind of help you need.
Last Updated: September 2026
Quick Answer
For Section 8/Housing Choice Vouchers, residents of Lafayette, West Lafayette and the surrounding LHA service area should start with the Lafayette Housing Authority. Residents elsewhere in Tippecanoe County can check the Housing Choice Voucher program administered by Area IV.
If you are homeless or at immediate risk of becoming homeless, contact LTHC Homeless Services for a housing assessment and connection to available programs.
If you are behind on rent or facing eviction, contact your township trustee and check current rental-assistance and legal-help resources as early as possible.
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
The Housing Choice Voucher program — commonly called Section 8 — helps eligible low-income households pay part of their rent in privately owned housing.
Lafayette Housing Authority
The Lafayette Housing Authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers for Lafayette, West Lafayette and its surrounding service area.
The Housing Authority currently states that its waiting list is open.
Applications are accepted:
First Wednesday of each month
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Applications are submitted online.
→ Apply for the Lafayette Housing Choice Voucher Program
Lafayette Housing Authority
2601 Greenbush St.
Lafayette, IN 47904
Phone: 765-771-1300
The Housing Authority recommends keeping your address, phone number, email, income and household information current after applying so it can contact you when your application reaches the top of the waiting list.
→ Housing Choice Voucher Applicant Information
Live Outside Lafayette or West Lafayette?
Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs administers the Housing Choice Voucher program for eligible residents in its Tippecanoe County service area outside the local city-based housing authority jurisdiction.
Area IV currently accepts online Housing Choice Voucher applications for Tippecanoe County.
Area IV Agency
660 N. 36th St.
Lafayette, IN 47905
Phone: 765-447-7683
If you’re unsure whether Lafayette Housing Authority or Area IV handles your address, contact the program before applying.
Looking for Affordable Apartments?
You do not have to limit your search to Housing Choice Vouchers.
Indiana Housing Now is a free, state-supported rental search provided through the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority. You can search for affordable rental properties and narrow results based on housing needs.
Some properties have their own income limits, eligibility rules and waiting lists, so contact the property directly about current availability.
If You Are Homeless or About to Lose Housing
LTHC Homeless Services is the local coordinated entry point for people experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis.
LTHC can assess your situation and connect you with resources or housing programs appropriate to your circumstances.
LTHC Homeless Services
815 N. 12th St.
Lafayette, IN 47904
Phone: 765-423-4880
LTHC services can include housing assessments, case management, referrals and connections to housing programs. Its programs include Rapid Re-Housing and permanent supportive housing for qualifying households.
→ Homeless Resources in Tippecanoe County
Important: Section 8 Is Not Emergency Housing
The Lafayette Housing Authority specifically states that it does not provide emergency housing.
If you need somewhere to stay immediately, don’t wait for the Housing Choice Voucher process.
Contact LTHC at 765-423-4880, use local emergency shelter resources, or call 211 for current assistance.
Behind on Rent or Facing Eviction?
Don’t wait until the day you have to leave.
Possible sources of help include:
- Your township trustee
- Current rental-assistance programs
- Housing-crisis services
- Legal aid
- Indiana’s eviction-prevention resources
Township Trustee Assistance
Indiana township trustees provide poor-relief assistance to qualifying residents. Depending on your circumstances and township rules, assistance can include housing-related needs.
You generally need to apply through the trustee for the township where you live.
Bring any rent notices, eviction paperwork and financial documentation you have when applying.
Already Have an Eviction Case?
An eviction filing requires prompt attention.
The Indiana Judicial Branch provides a housing-help resource for renters dealing with unpaid rent or an eviction case.
It includes information about:
- Rental assistance
- Indiana’s pre-eviction diversion process
- What to do after an eviction case is filed
- Finding legal assistance
→ Indiana Courts Housing & Eviction Help
Do not ignore court papers or miss a scheduled hearing.
If you have applied for rental assistance, keep your application confirmation and other documentation.
Need Help Finding Current Rental Assistance?
Rental-assistance funding changes throughout the year. A program that had money previously may temporarily stop accepting applications, while another program may open.
For current local assistance:
Call 211 — available 24 hours a day.
You can also search Indiana 211 by ZIP code for rent, housing, shelter and other assistance.
This is safer than relying on an old list of programs that may no longer have rental-assistance funds available.
Housing Help for Seniors or People With Disabilities
Several housing programs have options specifically for older adults or people with disabilities.
Indiana Housing Now allows renters to search for properties using housing criteria, including senior-friendly accommodations.
→ Find Affordable Housing in Indiana
Area IV also provides aging, disability and community-action services in the Tippecanoe County area.
Permanent Supportive Housing
Permanent supportive housing combines long-term housing with supportive services for people who meet specific eligibility requirements.
The City of Lafayette participates in a Permanent Supportive Housing program for qualifying people experiencing chronic homelessness with a disabling condition.
Participants are identified through the coordinated entry process at LTHC Homeless Services.
→ Lafayette Permanent Supportive Housing
Do not apply to the city as though this were a general apartment waiting list. Start with LTHC if you are experiencing homelessness and need an assessment.
What Should I Have Ready?
Requirements differ by program, but you may be asked for documents such as:
- Photo identification
- Proof of income or benefits
- Household information
- Current address
- Lease or rental agreement
- Past-due rent notice
- Eviction or court documents
- Information about household assets
- Contact information for your landlord
Don’t delay asking for help just because you don’t have every document yet. Contact the program and ask what it specifically requires.
Where Should I Start?
I want Section 8 and live in Lafayette or West Lafayette:
Start with the Lafayette Housing Authority.
→ Lafayette Housing Choice Voucher Program
I live elsewhere in Tippecanoe County and want Section 8:
Check Area IV.
→ Area IV Housing Choice Voucher Program
I’m homeless or may become homeless:
Contact LTHC at 765-423-4880.
I’m behind on rent:
Contact your township trustee and search current assistance through Indiana 211.
I need an affordable apartment:
Search Indiana Housing Now.
An eviction case has already been filed:
Use the Indiana Courts housing-help resources and do not miss your hearing.
Quick Questions
Is the Lafayette Section 8 waiting list open?
The Lafayette Housing Authority currently says its Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is open. Applications are accepted online on the first Wednesday of each month from 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Does the Lafayette Housing Authority provide emergency shelter?
No. The Housing Authority specifically says it does not provide emergency housing. Contact LTHC or 211 if you need immediate housing help.
Where do I go if I’m homeless?
LTHC Homeless Services is the coordinated entry point for people experiencing a housing crisis in Tippecanoe County. Call 765-423-4880 or visit 815 N. 12th St., Lafayette.
Can my township trustee help with rent?
Township assistance can include housing-related help for eligible residents. Contact the trustee for the township where you live to find out what assistance is currently available and what documents are required.
Where can I find income-based apartments?
Indiana Housing Now provides a free statewide affordable-rental search.
What should I do if I’m being evicted?
Act quickly. Contact your township trustee, check current rental assistance, and review the Indiana Judicial Branch’s housing and eviction resources. If a court case has been filed, do not miss your hearing.
Related Pages
Official Resources
Lafayette Housing Authority
Housing Choice Vouchers, applications and applicant information.
Area IV Agency
Housing Choice Voucher services for its Tippecanoe County jurisdiction.
→ Area IV Housing Choice Voucher Program
Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority
State housing programs and renter resources.
Indiana Judicial Branch
Rental assistance, eviction and legal-help information.
LTHC Homeless Services
Coordinated entry and housing-crisis services.
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