Pine, Lake, Forest, Caroline Public Housing Gainesville, FL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Pine, Lake, Forest, Caroline is a Public Housing community in Gainesville, FL with 239 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $399/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 71 months.
239
total units
90%
occupancy
$399
avg resident rent
71 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2626 E University Ave Apt 2, Gainesville, FL 32641 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,461/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,878/yr |
| People per unit | 3.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 16% |
How to apply at Pine, Lake, Forest, Caroline
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 2626 E University Ave Apt 2, 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 (~$399/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Pine, Lake, Forest, Caroline 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 Pine, Lake, Forest, Caroline?
Residents report average rents near $399/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 Pine, Lake, Forest, Caroline?
Contact the management office at 2626 E University Ave Apt 2 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.