Shelburn Senior Citizens Housing, Inc. — Income-Restricted Housing in Fairbanks, IN 47849

336 West Mill Street, Shelburn, IN 47849

USDA ruralSeniors

18 units · 1 BR

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How to apply

  1. Managed by Shelburn Senior Citizen Housing,. USDA does not publish a phone number for this property.
  2. Find contact info on USDA's Multifamily Housing programs page.
  3. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
1976
Bedrooms
18 1 bedroom
USDA rental assistance
15 units (tenant pays about 30% of income)
Accessible units
2
Managed by
Shelburn Senior Citizen Housing,

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Rents and income limits in 47849

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,260/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$50,400/yr

Income limits (2026)

Sullivan County, IN area · median family income $76,800. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$17,850$29,700$47,500
2$21,640$33,950$54,300
3$27,320$38,200$61,100
4$33,000$42,400$67,850
5$38,680$45,800$73,300
6$44,360$49,200$78,750
7$50,040$52,600$84,150
8$55,720$56,000$89,600

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size47849Wider area
Studio$940$810
1 bedroom$970$816
2 bedrooms$1,260$1,067
3 bedrooms$1,580$1,370
4 bedrooms$2,000$1,783

Wider area = Sullivan County, IN. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 6 nearby ZIPs range from $1,010 (47879) to $1,520 (62477).

Census figures for 47849 (2020–2024 average): Median household income $68,000 (uncertain estimate). 18% of homes are rented.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 47849's fair market rent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Shelburn Senior Citizens Housing, Inc.?

No phone is listed for Shelburn Senior Citizens Housing, Inc.. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.

Is Shelburn Senior Citizens Housing, Inc. Section 8 housing?

Shelburn Senior Citizens Housing, Inc. is listed as income-restricted housing in Fairbanks, IN 47849 (usda). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.

How many units are at Shelburn Senior Citizens Housing, Inc.?

Public records list 18 units at Shelburn Senior Citizens Housing, Inc. in Fairbanks, IN 47849. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Shelburn Senior Citizens Housing, Inc.?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 47849 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Shelburn Senior Citizens Housing, Inc.?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Shelburn Senior Citizens Housing, Inc. in Fairbanks, IN 47849. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Fairbanks, IN 47849?

Most income-restricted buildings in Fairbanks, IN 47849 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $29,700, and $42,400 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($47,500 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Fairbanks, IN 47849?

For many programs in Fairbanks, IN 47849, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $29,700 a year for 1 person and $42,400 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $47,500 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Fairbanks, IN 47849?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Fairbanks, IN 47849, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Fairbanks, IN 47849 is $1,260 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Shelburn Senior Citizens Housing, Inc. take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Shelburn Senior Citizens Housing, Inc. has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Fairbanks, IN 47849 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Shelburn Senior Citizens Housing, Inc..

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.