Royal Arms Garden Apartments PB Section 8 Panama City, FL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Royal Arms Garden Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Panama City, FL with 80 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $288/month on average.
80
total units
98%
occupancy
$288
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1420 Balboa Ave, Panama City, FL 32401 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,281/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,122/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 17% |
How to apply at Royal Arms 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 1420 Balboa Ave, Panama City; 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 (~$288/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Panama City
- St. Andrews Towers PB Section 8
- Andrews Place I LIHTC
- Dickinson, Kirkland, Oakland Gardens Public Housing
- Siena Gardens LIHTC
- Andrews Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Foxwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Macedonia Gardens PB Section 8
- Magnolia Pointe LIHTC
- Edgewood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Edgewood Garden Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fletcher Black (phase 1) Public Housing | Panama City | 0.8 km |
| Pana Villa LIHTCPB Section 8 | Panama City | 1.4 km |
| Pana Villa Garden Apartments PB Section 8 | Panama City | 1.4 km |
| Asbell, Fletcher Black, Massalina Public Housing | Panama City | 2.2 km |
| The Park at Palo Alto Public Housing | Panama City | 2.8 km |
| Panama Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Panama City | 4.2 km |
| Kurze Ii LIHTC | Panama City | 4.2 km |
| Kurze I LIHTC | Panama City | 4.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Panama City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Royal Arms 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 Royal Arms Garden Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $288/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 Royal Arms Garden Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1420 Balboa Ave in Panama City. 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.