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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Melbourne, FL

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Brevard 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 2024 in Melbourne, FL.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Brevard County, FL$99,700Very Low Income (50%)$33,100$37,800$42,550$47,300$51,050
Extremely Low Income (30%)$19,900$22,750$25,820$31,200$36,580
Low Income (80%) $52,950$60,500$68,050$75,600$81,650

Brevard County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Brevard County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Brevard County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Housing Authority of Brevard County Main Office

1401 Guava Avenue
Melbourne, FL - 32935
Brevard County
Website: http://www.habc.us
Phone Number: 321-775-1592

Housing Authority of Brevard County North Office

584 Player Lane
Merritt Island, FL - 32953
Brevard County
Website: http://www.habc.us
Phone Number: (321) 452-5331

Titusville Housing Authority

524 Hopkins Avenue
Titusville, FL - 32796
Brevard County
Website: https://www.titusvillehousing.com/
Phone Number: (321) 267-7288



Active Public Housing Authority Listings In Melbourne, FL

We have listed the current list of public housing authority properties in Melbourne, 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.

Mha

1511 Mitchell St
Phone Number: 321-775-1592
Website: http://www.habc.us
Melbourne, FL - 32901
Total Apartment Units: 150
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 150
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES


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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Melbourne, 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 Melbourne, FL Brevard County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1034Estimated $310.20 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1214Estimated $364.20 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1434Estimated $430.20 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1938Estimated $581.40 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Melbourne, 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.

Sabal Palms

3016 Fountainhead Cir
Melbourne, FL - 32934
Total Apartment Units: 72
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 72
Years In Service Since: 1991

Hickory Pointe

2700 Carlson Cir
Melbourne, FL - 32901
Total Apartment Units: 216
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 216
1 Bedroom apartments 108
2 Bedroom apartments 108
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Wickham Club

2905 Kemblewick Dr
Melbourne, FL - 32935
Total Apartment Units: 132
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 132
1 Bedroom apartments 24
2 Bedroom apartments 60
3 Bedroom apartments 16
4 Bedroom apartments 32
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES

Manatee Cove

746 Madelyn Way
Melbourne, FL - 32901
Total Apartment Units: 192
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 192
2 Bedroom apartments 128
3 Bedroom apartments 64
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES

Parkway Place

3040 Bennett Lane
Melbourne, FL - 32935
Total Apartment Units: 96
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 96
1 Bedroom apartments 36
2 Bedroom apartments 44
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Trinity Towers West

650 East Strawbridge Avenue
Melbourne, FL - 32901
Total Apartment Units: 192
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 192
1 Bedroom apartments 128
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Trinity Towers East

700 East Strawbridge Avenue
Melbourne, FL - 32901
Total Apartment Units: 156
1 Bedroom apartments 104
Years In Service Since: 2019
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Trinity Towers South

615 E. New Haven Avenue
Melbourne, FL - 32901
Total Apartment Units: 162
1 Bedroom apartments 32
Years In Service Since: 2019
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Melbourne, 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 Brevard 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.

Abilities At English Park

1225 N Wickham Rd
Melbourne, FL - 32935
Phone: 727-538-7370
Total Apartment Units: 5
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

Abilities At San Juan Ii

100 San Juan Circle
Melbourne, FL - 32935
Phone: 321-632-4542
Total Apartment Units: 7
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

Abilities At San Juan

100 San Juan Circle
Melbourne, FL - 32935
Phone: 321-632-4542
Total Apartment Units: 9
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

Trinity Towers West

650 E Strawbridge Ave
Melbourne, FL - 32901
Phone: (321) 723-7512
Total Apartment Units: 192
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Trinity Towers South

615 E New Haven Ave
Melbourne, FL - 32901
Phone: 321-723-8620
Total Apartment Units: 162
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Trinity Towers East

700 E Strawbridge Ave
Melbourne, FL - 32901
Phone: (321) 723-7511
Total Apartment Units: 156
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

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.

Osprey Pointe Apartments

713 E University Blvd
Melbourne, FL - 32901
Phone: 321- 727-0015
Total Apartment Units: 65
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Briarstone Apartments

3034 Lipscomb St
Melbourne, FL - 32901
Phone: 954-913-1000
Total Apartment Units: 14
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Ascension Manor

2960 Pineapple Avenue
Melbourne, FL - 32935
Phone: 321-757-9828
Total Apartment Units: 76
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

Jupiter Ridge

173 Rachel St
Melbourne, FL - 32901
Phone: 321-723-1132
Total Apartment Units: 96
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure


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.