Colton/bonnei Public Housing Lakeland, FL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Colton/bonnei is a Public Housing community in Lakeland, FL with 56 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $470/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 9 months.
56
total units
91%
occupancy
$470
avg resident rent
9 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2626 N Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33805 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,887/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,773/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 80% |
| One-bedroom share | 65% |
How to apply at Colton/bonnei
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 2626 N Florida Ave, Lakeland; 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 (~$470/mo average here).
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- Wilmington LIHTC
- Renaissance at Washington Ridge LIHTC
- St Luke's Life Center LIHTCPB Section 8
- Banyan Reserve Senior LIHTC
- Lakewood Terrace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Villages at Noah S Landing LIHTC
- Washington Oaks/the Manor Public Housing
- Lakeview Presbyterian Homes PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peace River Center Properties, Inc. PB Section 8 | Lakeland | 1.4 km |
| Carrington Place LIHTC | Lakeland | 2.2 km |
| Dakota Park Public Housing | Lakeland | 2.2 km |
| Kathleen Pointe LIHTC | Lakeland | 2.5 km |
| Cottages at Williamstown Public Housing | Lakeland | 2.8 km |
| Midtown Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lakeland | 3.4 km |
| Colton Meadow LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lakeland | 3.4 km |
| Villas at Lake Bonnet LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lakeland | 3.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Lakeland
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Colton/bonnei 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 Colton/bonnei?
Residents report average rents near $470/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 Colton/bonnei?
Contact the management office at 2626 N Florida Ave in Lakeland. 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.