Senior Citizen Plaza Public Housing Key West, FL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Senior Citizen Plaza is a Public Housing community in Key West, FL with 199 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $498/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 17 months.
199
total units
95%
occupancy
$498
avg resident rent
17 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1400 Kennedy Dr, Key West, FL 33040 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,853/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,439/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Senior Citizen Plaza
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 1400 Kennedy Dr, Key West; 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 (~$498/mo average here).
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- Stock Island Apartments Aka Cayo de PB Section 8
- Meridian West LIHTC
- Quarry LIHTC
- Mariner's Cove - Key West LIHTC
- Quarry Iii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Douglass Square LIHTC
- Poinciana Royale LIHTCPB Section 8
- Flagler Village LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marty's Place LIHTC | Key West | 1.4 km |
| Harvey House §811 | Key West | 2 km |
| Mccarthy Rogers Residence §811 | Key West | 2 km |
| Banyan Grove LIHTC | Stock Island | 2.8 km |
| Seebol Place §811 | Key West | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Senior Citizen Plaza 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 Senior Citizen Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $498/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 Senior Citizen Plaza?
Contact the management office at 1400 Kennedy Dr in Key West. 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.