Carver Gardens PB Section 8 Gainesville, FL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Carver Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Gainesville, FL with 100 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $214/month on average.
100
total units
91%
occupancy
$214
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1101 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32641 Map → |
| Average household income | $8,959/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,720/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 96% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 25% |
How to apply at Carver Gardens
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1101 SE 15th St, Gainesville; 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 (~$214/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grove at Sweetwater Preserve LIHTC | Gainesville | 1.4 km |
| Village Oaks LIHTC | Gainesville | 1.4 km |
| Woodland Park, Eastwood Meadows Public Housing | Gainesville | 1.4 km |
| The Grove at Sweetwater Preserve Public Housing | Gainesville | 1.4 km |
| Housing for the Handicapped Alachua PB Section 8 | Gainesville | 1.7 km |
| The 400 Apartments PB Section 8 | Gainesville | 2 km |
| Tiger Bay Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gainesville | 2 km |
| Gardenia Garden LIHTC | Gainesville | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Carver Gardens have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Carver Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $214/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 Carver Gardens?
Contact the management office at 1101 SE 15th St in Gainesville. 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.