Dakota Park Public Housing Lakeland, FL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Dakota Park is a Public Housing community in Lakeland, FL with 20 units reporting 80% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $472/month on average.
20
total units
80%
occupancy
$472
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1403 Kettles Ave Apt 102, Lakeland, FL 33805 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,376/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,245/yr |
| People per unit | 4.8 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
How to apply at Dakota Park
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 1403 Kettles Ave Apt 102, 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 (~$472/mo average here).
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- St Luke's Life Center LIHTCPB Section 8
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Midtown Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lakeland | 1.4 km |
| Peace River Center Properties, Inc. PB Section 8 | Lakeland | 1.4 km |
| Villas at Lake Bonnet LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lakeland | 2 km |
| Aida Palms LIHTC | Lakeland | 2.2 km |
| Colton/bonnei Public Housing | Lakeland | 2.2 km |
| Lakeland Presbyterian Apts PB Section 8 | Lakeland | 2.2 km |
| Twin Lakes Estates I LIHTC | Lakeland | 2.4 km |
| Twin Lakes Estates Phase Ii - Family Public Housing | Lakeland | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Lakeland
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Dakota Park 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 Dakota Park?
Residents report average rents near $472/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 Dakota Park?
Contact the management office at 1403 Kettles Ave Apt 102 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.