Oakdale Garden Apartments PB Section 8 Defuniak Springs, FL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Oakdale Garden Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Defuniak Springs, FL with 48 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $231/month on average.
48
total units
96%
occupancy
$231
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 226 N 1st St, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,978/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,047/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 31% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
How to apply at Oakdale Garden Apartments
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 226 N 1st St, Defuniak Springs; 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 (~$231/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Defuniak Springs
- Arbours at Shoemaker Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Alpine Heights and Highland Terrace Public Housing
- Heritage Apartments PB Section 8
- Oakdale Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Woodridge - Defuniak Springs LIHTC
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Oakdale Garden Apartments 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 Oakdale Garden Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $231/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 Oakdale Garden Apartments?
Contact the management office at 226 N 1st St in Defuniak Springs. 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.