Deer Run Public Housing Ocala, FL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Deer Run is a Public Housing community in Ocala, FL with 185 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $360/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 42 months.
185
total units
91%
occupancy
$360
avg resident rent
42 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 515 SW 2nd Ave, Ocala, FL 34471 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,060/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,707/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 41% |
How to apply at Deer Run
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 515 SW 2nd Ave, Ocala; 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 (~$360/mo average here).
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- Steeplechase Apts I LIHTC
- Berkeley Pointe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Magnolia Walk Ii LIHTC
- Parkside Garden Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Green Gables I LIHTC
- Green Gables Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Blichton Station LIHTCPB Section 8
- Landfair Homes LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harveys Fellowship Homes PB Section 8 | Ocala | 1.4 km |
| Magnolia Walk I LIHTC | Ocala | 1.7 km |
| Laurel Park Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Ocala | 2 km |
| Sutton Place Apartments. LIHTCPB Section 8 | Ocala | 2.8 km |
| Hickory Knoll Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Ocala | 2.8 km |
| Steeplechase Apts Ii LIHTC | Ocala | 2.8 km |
| Ocala Place PB Section 8 | Ocala | 3.3 km |
| Evangeline Booth Garden Apts §202 Senior | Ocala | 4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Ocala
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Deer Run 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 Deer Run?
Residents report average rents near $360/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 Deer Run?
Contact the management office at 515 SW 2nd Ave in Ocala. 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.