Stock Island Apartments Aka Cayo de PB Section 8 Key West, FL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Stock Island Apartments Aka Cayo de is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Key West, FL with 121 units reporting 83% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $495/month on average.
121
total units
83%
occupancy
$495
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5501 3rd Ave, Key West, FL 33040 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,726/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,782/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 6% |
How to apply at Stock Island Apartments Aka Cayo de
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 5501 3rd Ave, 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 (~$495/mo average here).
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- 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 | 4 km |
| Quarry Ii LIHTC | Big Coppit Island | 4.3 km |
| Harvey House §811 | Key West | 4.8 km |
| Mccarthy Rogers Residence §811 | Key West | 4.8 km |
| Seebol Place §811 | Key West | 5.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Stock Island Apartments Aka Cayo de 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 Stock Island Apartments Aka Cayo de?
Residents report average rents near $495/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 Stock Island Apartments Aka Cayo de?
Contact the management office at 5501 3rd Ave 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.