Site 160 Public Housing Miami Gardens, FL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Site 160 is a Public Housing community in Miami Gardens, FL with 172 units reporting 85% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $508/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 82 months.
172
total units
85%
occupancy
$508
avg resident rent
82 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 16850 NW 55th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33055 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,396/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,126/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 50% |
How to apply at Site 160
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 16850 NW 55th Ave, Miami Gardens; 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 (~$508/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Miami Gardens
- Miami Gardens Village PB Section 8
- Eagle's Landing LIHTC
- Walden Pond Villas LIHTC
- Douglas Pointe LIHTC
- Garden Vista LIHTCPB Section 8
- Emerald Dunes LIHTC
- Willow Lake - Miami LIHTC
- Pelican Cove - Miami Gardens LIHTC
- Solabella LIHTC
- St Monica Gardens §202 Senior
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Siesta Pointe LIHTC | Miami | 1.4 km |
| Villa Esperanza LIHTC | Hialeah | 1.4 km |
| Green Vista LIHTC | Hialeah | 2 km |
| Spinnaker Cove LIHTC | Hialeah | 2.2 km |
| Country Club Villas I LIHTC | Hialeah | 2.8 km |
| Country Club Villas Ii LIHTC | Miami | 2.8 km |
| Lake Point Plaza LIHTC | Hialeah | 2.8 km |
| Lucida LIHTCPB Section 8 | Miami Lakes | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Site 160 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 Site 160?
Residents report average rents near $508/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 Site 160?
Contact the management office at 16850 NW 55th Ave in Miami Gardens. 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.