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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Miami Gardens, FL

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Miami-Dade 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 Miami Gardens, FL.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Miami-Dade County, FL$79,400Very Low Income (50%)$39,750$45,400$51,050$56,750$61,300
Extremely Low Income (30%)$23,850$27,250$30,650$34,050$36,800
Low Income (80%) $63,550$72,650$81,700$90,800$98,100

Miami-Dade County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade 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.

Hialeah Housing Authority

75 East 6th Street
Hialeah, FL - 33010
Miami-Dade County
Website: http://www.hialeahhousing.org
Phone Number: (305) 888-9744



Active Public Housing Authority Listings In Miami Gardens, FL

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

Gwen Cherry/new Haven Gdn

4190 Nw 200th St
Miami Gardens, FL - 33055
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Site 160

16850 Nw 55th Ave
Miami Gardens, FL - 33055
Total Apartment Units: 172
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 172
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES


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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Miami Gardens, 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 Miami Gardens, FL Miami-Dade County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1683Estimated $504.90 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1884Estimated $565.20 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$2324Estimated $697.20 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$3027Estimated $908.10 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Miami Gardens, 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.

Garden Vista

4601 Nw 183rd Street
Miami Gardens, FL - 33055
Total Apartment Units: 150
1 Bedroom apartments 15
2 Bedroom apartments 106
3 Bedroom apartments 29
Family Apartments: YES

Douglas Pointe

3840 Nw 183rd St
Miami Gardens, FL - 33055
Total Apartment Units: 176
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 176
2 Bedroom apartments 72
3 Bedroom apartments 104
Years In Service Since: 2001

Emerald Dunes

1931 Nw 207th St
Miami Gardens, FL - 33056
Total Apartment Units: 141
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 141
1 Bedroom apartments 48
2 Bedroom apartments 81
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Walden Pond Villas

20880 Nw Seventh Ave
Miami Gardens, FL - 33169
Total Apartment Units: 290
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 290
1 Bedroom apartments 82
2 Bedroom apartments 128
3 Bedroom apartments 80
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Solabella

17361 Nw 7th Avenue
Miami Gardens, FL - 33169
Total Apartment Units: 92
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 92
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 36
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Pelican Cove - Miami Gardens

2460 Nw 185th Terrace
Miami Gardens, FL - 33056
Total Apartment Units: 112
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 112
1 Bedroom apartments 30
2 Bedroom apartments 46
3 Bedroom apartments 36
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES

Willow Lake - Miami

121 Nw 202nd Terrace
Miami Gardens, FL - 33169
Total Apartment Units: 121
3 Bedroom apartments 105
Years In Service Since: 2018
Family Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Miami Gardens, 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 Miami-Dade 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.

St. Monica Apartments

3425 Nw 189th St
Miami Gardens, FL - 33056
Phone: 305-628-2500
Total Apartment Units: 84
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

Miami Gardens Village

18451 Nw 37th Ave
Miami Gardens, FL - 33056
Phone: 305-625-7762
Total Apartment Units: 328
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Miami Gardens Apartments

18175 Nw 22nd Ave
Miami Gardens, FL - 33056
Phone: 305-638-6464
Total Apartment Units: 45
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Garden Vista

4601 Nw 183rd St Apt D5
Miami Gardens, FL - 33055
Phone: 305-620-9005
Total Apartment Units: 150
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.