Cottages at Williamstown Public Housing Lakeland, FL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cottages at Williamstown is a Public Housing community in Lakeland, FL with 48 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $387/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 26 months.
48
total units
96%
occupancy
$387
avg resident rent
26 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1450 Kennedy Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33810 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,224/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,231/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 70% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 4% |
How to apply at Cottages at Williamstown
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 1450 Kennedy Blvd, 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 (~$387/mo average here).
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- Washington Oaks/the Manor Public Housing
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Pointe LIHTC | Lakeland | 2.4 km |
| Aida Palms LIHTC | Lakeland | 2.8 km |
| Colton/bonnei Public Housing | Lakeland | 2.8 km |
| Sterling Place §202 Senior | Lakeland | 3.5 km |
| Peace River Center Properties, Inc. PB Section 8 | Lakeland | 4.2 km |
| Colton Meadow LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lakeland | 4.5 km |
| Carrington Place LIHTC | Lakeland | 4.7 km |
| Dakota Park Public Housing | Lakeland | 4.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cottages at Williamstown 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 Cottages at Williamstown?
Residents report average rents near $387/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 Cottages at Williamstown?
Contact the management office at 1450 Kennedy Blvd 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.