Jernigan Gardens PB Section 8 Orlando, FL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Jernigan Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Orlando, FL with 256 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $267/month on average.
256
total units
93%
occupancy
$267
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1484 Mercy Dr, Orlando, FL 32808 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,479/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,595/yr |
| People per unit | 3.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
How to apply at Jernigan Gardens
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1484 Mercy Dr, Orlando; 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 (~$267/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Pointe LIHTC | Orlando | 1.1 km |
| Village on Mercy LIHTC | Orlando | 1.1 km |
| Oak Glen LIHTC | Orlando | 1.1 km |
| Meadow Lake Apts Public Housing | Orlando | 1.4 km |
| Ivey Lane Homes Public Housing | Orlando | 2.2 km |
| Emerald Villas LIHTC | Orlando | 2.8 km |
| Silver Pines Apts LIHTC | Pine Hills | 2.8 km |
| Hawthorne Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Orlando | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Jernigan Gardens have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Jernigan Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $267/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 Jernigan Gardens?
Contact the management office at 1484 Mercy Dr in Orlando. 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.