Oak Park, Sunshine Park Public Housing Gainesville, FL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Oak Park, Sunshine Park is a Public Housing community in Gainesville, FL with 171 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $342/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 13 months.
171
total units
90%
occupancy
$342
avg resident rent
13 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,946/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,949/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Oak Park, Sunshine Park
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 100 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville; 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 (~$342/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Grove Apts PB Section 8 | Gainesville | 1.1 km |
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| The 400 Apartments PB Section 8 | Gainesville | 1.4 km |
| Horizon Sunset Apartments PB Section 8 | Gainesville | 1.4 km |
| Gardenia Garden LIHTC | Gainesville | 1.7 km |
| Gardenia Gardens Apartments PB Section 8 | Gainesville | 1.7 km |
| Village Oaks LIHTC | Gainesville | 2 km |
| Tree Trail Apts LIHTC | Gainesville | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Oak Park, Sunshine Park 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 Oak Park, Sunshine Park?
Residents report average rents near $342/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 Oak Park, Sunshine Park?
Contact the management office at 100 NE 8th Ave in Gainesville. 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.