540 Town Center LIHTCPB Section 8 Saint Petersburg, FL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
540 Town Center is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Saint Petersburg, FL with 145 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $425/month on average.
145
total units
99%
occupancy
$425
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 2nd Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,024/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,657/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at 540 Town Center
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 540 2nd Ave S, Saint Petersburg; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$425/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does 540 Town Center have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at 540 Town Center?
Residents report average rents near $425/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at 540 Town Center?
Contact the management office at 540 2nd Ave S in Saint Petersburg. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.