Grove Manor Public Housing Lake Wales, FL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Grove Manor is a Public Housing community in Lake Wales, FL with 140 units reporting 82% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $306/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 20 months.
140
total units
82%
occupancy
$306
avg resident rent
20 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 W Sessoms Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,311/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,617/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 28% |
How to apply at Grove Manor
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 100 W Sessoms Ave, Lake Wales; 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 (~$306/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Lake Wales
- Tower Point LIHTC
- Carillon Place LIHTC
- Lake Wales Gardens PB Section 8
- Sunrise Park LIHTC
- Orangemont Village LIHTC
- Sunrise Park Apartments - Phase I Public Housing
← All subsidized housing in Lake Wales
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Grove Manor 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 Grove Manor?
Residents report average rents near $306/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 Grove Manor?
Contact the management office at 100 W Sessoms Ave in Lake Wales. 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.