Murchison Terrace Public Housing Orlando, FL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Murchison Terrace is a Public Housing community in Orlando, FL with 189 units reporting 82% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $596/month on average.
189
total units
82%
occupancy
$596
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1201 Mable Butler Ave, Orlando, FL 32805 Map → |
| Average household income | $24,872/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,432/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 85% |
| One-bedroom share | 26% |
How to apply at Murchison Terrace
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 1201 Mable Butler Ave, 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 (~$596/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
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| Landings at Timberleaf LIHTCPB Section 8 | Orlando | 2.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Murchison Terrace 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 Murchison Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $596/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 Murchison Terrace?
Contact the management office at 1201 Mable Butler Ave 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.