Lake Wales Gardens PB Section 8 Lake Wales, FL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lake Wales Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lake Wales, FL with 87 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $318/month on average.
87
total units
94%
occupancy
$318
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 504 4th St S, Lake Wales, FL 33853 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,576/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,276/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 30% |
How to apply at Lake Wales 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 504 4th St S, 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 (~$318/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Lake Wales
- Tower Point LIHTC
- Grove Manor Public Housing
- Carillon Place LIHTC
- 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 Lake Wales 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 Lake Wales Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $318/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 Lake Wales Gardens?
Contact the management office at 504 4th St S 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.