Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Winter Haven, FL

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Polk 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 Winter Haven, FL.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Polk County, FL$74,300Very Low Income (50%)$32,150$35,700$38,600$41,450$44,300
Extremely Low Income (30%)$24,860$30,000$35,140$40,280$44,300
Low Income (80%) $51,400$57,100$61,700$66,250$70,850

Polk County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Polk 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 Polk 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.

Bartow FL Housing Authority

1060 S Woodlawn Avenue
Bartow, FL - 33830
Polk County
Phone Number: (863) 533-6311

Lakeland Housing Authority

430 Hartsell Avenue
Lakeland, FL - 33815
Polk County
Website: http://www.lakelandhousing.org
Phone Number: (863) 687-2911

Winter Haven Housing Authority

2653 Avenue C SW
Winter Haven, FL - 33880
Polk County
Website: http://www.winterhavenhousing.com/
Phone Number: (863) 294-7369

Lake Wales Housing Authority

10 W Sessoms Avenue
Lake Wales, FL - 33853
Polk County
Website: http://www.lakewaleshousing.org
Phone Number: (863) 676-7414



Active Public Housing Authority Listings In Winter Haven, FL

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

8th Street Scattered Site


Phone Number: (863) 294-7369
Website: http://www.winterhavenhousing.com/
Winter Haven, FL - 33881
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Lakeside Terrace Senior

391 Avenue O, Ne
Phone Number: (863) 294-7369
Website: http://www.winterhavenhousing.com/
Winter Haven, FL - 33881
Total Apartment Units: 84
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 84
1 Bedroom apartments 42
2 Bedroom apartments 42
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Name Unknown

2538 6th St Ne
Phone Number: (863) 294-7369
Website: http://www.winterhavenhousing.com/
Winter Haven, FL - 33881
Total Apartment Units: 164
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 164
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES


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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Winter Haven, 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 Winter Haven, FL Polk County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$836Estimated $250.80 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1056Estimated $316.80 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1418Estimated $425.40 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1807Estimated $542.10 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Winter Haven, 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.

Cypress Cathedral

1601 Havendale Blvd Nw
Winter Haven, FL - 33881
Total Apartment Units: 68

Sunrise Bay Apartments

101 Parker Ln Ne
Winter Haven, FL - 33881
Total Apartment Units: 90
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 90
Years In Service Since: 1991

Villas At Lake Smart

3900 State Rd
Winter Haven, FL - 33888
Total Apartment Units: 220
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 220
2 Bedroom apartments 80
3 Bedroom apartments 140
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES

Lakeside Terrace Senior

391 Ave O Ne
Winter Haven, FL - 33881
Total Apartment Units: 84
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 84
1 Bedroom apartments 42
2 Bedroom apartments 42
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Cypress Cove

930 N.w. 5th Street
Winter Haven, FL - 33881
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 40
3 Bedroom apartments 24
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Wahneta Palms

116 Wahneta St E
Winter Haven, FL - 33888
Total Apartment Units: 64
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 64
2 Bedroom apartments 32
3 Bedroom apartments 32
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Tupelo Vue

525 Avenue G Nw
Winter Haven, FL - 33881
Total Apartment Units: 70
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 70
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 38
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES

Ridgewood

2201 Ridgewood Road Nw
Winter Haven, FL - 33881
Total Apartment Units: 33
1 Bedroom apartments 9
2 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2018
Family Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Winter Haven, 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 Polk 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.

Winter Haven Manor

140 Avenue A Sw
Winter Haven, FL - 33880
Phone: (863) 293-5630
Total Apartment Units: 126
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Ridgewood Apartments

2201 Ridgewood Rd Nw
Winter Haven, FL - 33881
Phone: 863/293-5723
Total Apartment Units: 33
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Palm Place Apartments

2401 2nd St Nw
Winter Haven, FL - 33881
Phone: (863) 294-7570
Total Apartment Units: 90
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Lakeview Tower

745 Avenue A Sw
Winter Haven, FL - 33880
Phone: 863-293-6014
Total Apartment Units: 156
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Episcopal-cath0lic Apartments

500 Avenue L Nw
Winter Haven, FL - 33881
Phone: 863/299-4481
Total Apartment Units: 199
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Cypress Cathedral Apartments

1801 Havendale Blvd.
Winter Haven, FL - 33881
Phone: 863/293-1528
Total Apartment Units: 68
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Abbey Lane Apartments

100 Evergreen Pl Sw
Winter Haven, FL - 33880
Phone: 863/293-1559
Total Apartment Units: 125
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized


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.