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 Designated Metro Area: Income Limits
| 2024 | Median Family Income | 2024 Yearly Income Limit | 2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Limits | Category | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| Polk County, FL | $76,400 | Very Low Income (50%) | $26,750 | $30,600 | $34,400 | $38,200 | $41,300 |
| Extremely Low Income (30%) | $16,050 | $20,440 | $25,820 | $31,200 | $36,580 | ||
| Low Income (80%) | $42,800 | $48,900 | $55,000 | $61,100 | $66,000 | ||
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.
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.
1060 S Woodlawn Avenue
Bartow, FL - 33830
Polk County
Phone Number: (863) 533-6311
430 Hartsell Avenue
Lakeland, FL - 33815
Polk County
Website: http://www.lakelandhousing.org
Phone Number: (863) 687-2911
2653 Avenue C SW
Winter Haven, FL - 33880
Polk County
Website: http://www.winterhavenhousing.com/
Phone Number: (863) 294-7369
10 W Sessoms Avenue
Lake Wales, FL - 33853
Polk County
Website: http://www.lakewaleshousing.org
Phone Number: (863) 676-7414
We have listed the current list of public housing authority properties in Lake Wales, 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.
| Apartment Size | HUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For Area | LIHTC Maximum Rent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Apartments | $1006 | Estimated $301.80 - utility allowance | |
| One Bedroom Apartments | $1012 | Estimated $303.60 - utility allowance | |
| Two Bedroom Apartments | $1250 | Estimated $375.00 - utility allowance | |
| Three Bedroom Apartments | $1679 | Estimated $503.70 - utility allowance |
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.
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.
Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.
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.
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