Disston Place Public Housing St Petersburg, FL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Disston Place is a Public Housing community in St Petersburg, FL with 134 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $418/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 68 months.
134
total units
94%
occupancy
$418
avg resident rent
68 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 4888 21st Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33713 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,560/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,181/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 37% |
How to apply at Disston Place
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 4888 21st Ave N, St Petersburg; 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 (~$418/mo average here).
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| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Disston Place 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 Disston Place?
Residents report average rents near $418/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 Disston Place?
Contact the management office at 4888 21st Ave N in St Petersburg. 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.