The 400 Apartments PB Section 8 Gainesville, FL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The 400 Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Gainesville, FL with 101 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $343/month on average.
101
total units
97%
occupancy
$343
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 NW 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,405/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,597/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at The 400 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 400 NW 1st Ave, 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 (~$343/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Housing for the Handicapped Alachua PB Section 8 | Gainesville | 1.1 km |
| Arbours at Tumblin Creek LIHTC | Gainesville | 1.4 km |
| Carver Gardens PB Section 8 | Gainesville | 2 km |
| Horizon Sunset Apartments PB Section 8 | Gainesville | 2.2 km |
| Grove at Sweetwater Preserve LIHTC | Gainesville | 2.4 km |
| Pine Grove Apts PB Section 8 | Gainesville | 2.4 km |
| Woodland Park, Eastwood Meadows Public Housing | Gainesville | 2.4 km |
| The Grove at Sweetwater Preserve Public Housing | Gainesville | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The 400 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 The 400 Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $343/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 The 400 Apartments?
Contact the management office at 400 NW 1st Ave 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.