Gardens at South Bay LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing Tampa, FL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Gardens at South Bay is a Public Housing community in Tampa, FL with 25 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $558/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 98 months.
25
total units
100%
occupancy
$558
avg resident rent
98 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 6720 S Lois Ave, Tampa, FL 33616 Map → |
| Average household income | $24,624/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,188/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 60% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 84% |
| One-bedroom share | 8% |
How to apply at Gardens at South Bay
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 6720 S Lois Ave, Tampa; 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 (~$558/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Tampa
- Waterford at Cypress Lake LIHTC
- Meridian Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8
- Belmont Heights Estates LIHTC
- Heritage Pines LIHTC
- Morgan Creek LIHTC
- Wexford LIHTC
- Cinnamon Cove LIHTC
- Bristol Bay LIHTC
- Clipper Bay LIHTC
- Belmont Heights Estates Iii LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Village Ii PB Section 8 | Tampa | 2.8 km |
| Patrician Arms §202 Senior | Tampa | 3.4 km |
| Patrician Arms Ii §202 Senior | Tampa | 3.4 km |
| Presbyterian Villas of Tampa PB Section 8 | Tampa | 4.5 km |
| Manhattan Place PB Section 8 | Tampa | 4.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Tampa
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Gardens at South Bay have?
Public Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Gardens at South Bay?
Residents report average rents near $558/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 Gardens at South Bay?
Contact the management office at 6720 S Lois Ave in Tampa. 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.