City of West Lafayette, Indiana

Housing & Renting

Living in West Lafayette: A Resource for New Residents and Purdue Students

Whether you are an incoming Purdue student or just new to the City of West Lafayette we are glad to have you here and recognize that you are an important part of our community. Our diverse housing options and beautiful neighborhoods, top-ranked school systems, quality of life amenities as well as a vibrant economy make West Lafayette a special place to live. We hope you will take the time to explore the community and experience all that we have to offer.

Select from the links to the left for information on

Resources throughout the Community.

Below you will find additional online resources that will help familiarize you with the city and make your West Lafayette experience as enjoyable as possible.

Renting in West Lafayette -- Information about apartment hunting, moving in and moving out, housing inspections, overcrowded housing, city ordinances, fair housing, landlord-tenant law, and useful telephone numbers)
Mediation Services
Parking Permit Applications (note: parking permit applications must be submitted to the West Lafayette Police Department at 711 West Navajo Street. In addition to the application, you must pay a $10 fee and supply your vehicle registration, driver's license, and lease agreement).
- Zone 1: New Chauncey Neighborhood
- Zone 2: Hills and Dales Neighborhood
24-hour online ticket payment service (no one likes getting a parking ticket, but if you do get one you can always pay it online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
Recycling Information (see the section "Recyclable")
Neighborhood Associations in West Lafayette
West Lafayette-Purdue University Community Issues Committee (consisting of Purdue and city representatives, this committee meets throughout the calendar year to discuss "town and gown" issues. The meetings are open to the public).

Community Development Block Grant Program (a federal program that provides the city with financial resources to develop viable urban communities by providing safe, decent and affordable housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income).