Bertha Mitchell Complex Public Housing Sarasota, FL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bertha Mitchell Complex is a Public Housing community in Sarasota, FL with 100 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $553/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 52 months.
100
total units
97%
occupancy
$553
avg resident rent
52 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1641 21st St, Sarasota, FL 34234 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,650/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,048/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 21% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 70% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 85% |
| One-bedroom share | 19% |
How to apply at Bertha Mitchell Complex
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1641 21st St, Sarasota; 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 (~$553/mo average here).
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- Janie's Garden Iii LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| J. H. Floyd Sunshine Village PB Section 8 | Sarasota | 1.4 km |
| Meadow Park Independent Living, Inc §202 Senior | Sarasota | 1.4 km |
| Casa Santa Marta Ii §202 Senior | Sarasota | 2.2 km |
| Orchard Place of Sarasota §811 | Sarasota | 2.8 km |
| Beneva Oak Apartments PB Section 8 | Sarasota | 4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bertha Mitchell Complex have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Bertha Mitchell Complex?
Residents report average rents near $553/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 Bertha Mitchell Complex?
Contact the management office at 1641 21st St in Sarasota. 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.