Helen Sawyer Plaza Public Housing Miami, FL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Helen Sawyer Plaza is a Public Housing community in Miami, FL with 97 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $360/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 8 months.
97
total units
90%
occupancy
$360
avg resident rent
8 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1150 NW 11th Street Rd, Miami, FL 33136 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,889/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,928/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Helen Sawyer Plaza
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 1150 NW 11th Street Rd, Miami; 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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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Helen Sawyer Plaza 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 Helen Sawyer Plaza?
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 Helen Sawyer Plaza?
Contact the management office at 1150 NW 11th Street Rd in Miami. 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.