Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Punta Gorda, FL

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Charlotte County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2023 in Punta Gorda, FL.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Charlotte County, FL$77,300Very Low Income (50%)$34,550$38,350$41,450$44,500$47,600
Extremely Low Income (30%)$24,860$30,000$35,140$40,280$45,420
Low Income (80%) $55,250$61,350$66,300$71,200$76,100



Active Public Housing Authority Listings In Punta Gorda, FL

We have listed the current list of public housing authority properties in Punta Gorda, FL. These are Section 8 property listings, that will need a voucher or approval from the public housing authorities listed above. Contact them to see if their are openings or waiting lists.

City Of Punta Gorda Housing Auth.

412 Fitzhugh Ave Apt
Punta Gorda, FL - 33950
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Gulf Breeze

340 Gulf Breeze Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL - 33950
Total Apartment Units: 170
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 170
1 Bedroom apartments 56
2 Bedroom apartments 74
3 Bedroom apartments 36
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Verandas Of Punta Gorda

24500 Airport Road
Punta Gorda, FL - 33950
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 56
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Verandas Of Punta Gorda Ii

24500 Airport Road
Punta Gorda, FL - 33950
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 56
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Punta Gorda, FL

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Punta Gorda, FL. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Punta Gorda, FL Charlotte County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$928Estimated $278.40 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1142Estimated $342.60 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1622Estimated $486.60 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1955Estimated $586.50 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Punta Gorda, FL

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Sandy Pines Manor

24500 Airport Rd
Punta Gorda, FL - 33950
Total Apartment Units: 44
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 44
Years In Service Since: 1990

Seven Palms

1200 Slash Pine Circle
Punta Gorda, FL - 33950
Total Apartment Units: 336
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 336
1 Bedroom apartments 15
2 Bedroom apartments 141
3 Bedroom apartments 84
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Gulf Breeze

340 Gulf Breeze Ave
Punta Gorda, FL - 33950
Total Apartment Units: 170
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 170
1 Bedroom apartments 56
2 Bedroom apartments 74
3 Bedroom apartments 2
4 Bedroom apartments 38
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Charlotte Crossing

520 Rio De Janeiro Ave
Punta Gorda, FL - 33983
Total Apartment Units: 82
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 82
1 Bedroom apartments 41
2 Bedroom apartments 41
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Verandas Of Punta Gorda Ii

24500 Airport Road
Punta Gorda, FL - 33950
Total Apartment Units: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 56
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Punta Gorda, FL

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Charlotte County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

William Place

218 West William Street
Punta Gorda, FL - 33950
Phone: 863-674-5779
Total Apartment Units: 12
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in FL?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.