Mha Public Housing Melbourne, FL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mha is a Public Housing community in Melbourne, FL with 148 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $517/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 32 months.
148
total units
97%
occupancy
$517
avg resident rent
32 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1511 Mitchell St, Melbourne, FL 32901 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,278/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,936/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 24% |
How to apply at Mha
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 1511 Mitchell St, Melbourne; 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 (~$517/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crane Creek Senior LIHTC | West Melbourne | 1.1 km |
| Osprey Pointe Apartments PB Section 8 | Melbourne | 2.4 km |
| Briarstone Apartments PB Section 8 | Melbourne | 2.4 km |
| Southlake Towers PB Section 8 | Palm Bay | 4.4 km |
| Promise in Brevard LIHTC | West Melbourne | 6.1 km |
| Sabal Palms LIHTC | Melbourne | 6.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mha 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 Mha?
Residents report average rents near $517/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 Mha?
Contact the management office at 1511 Mitchell St in Melbourne. 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.