The Grove at Sweetwater Preserve Public Housing Gainesville, FL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Grove at Sweetwater Preserve is a Public Housing community in Gainesville, FL with 30 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $421/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 20 months.
30
total units
97%
occupancy
$421
avg resident rent
20 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 175 SE 19th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32641 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,583/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,121/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 29% |
How to apply at The Grove at Sweetwater Preserve
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 175 SE 19th Pl, 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 (~$421/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carver Gardens PB Section 8 | Gainesville | 1.4 km |
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| Arbours at Tumblin Creek LIHTC | Gainesville | 2 km |
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| Village Oaks LIHTC | Gainesville | 2.8 km |
| Tiger Bay Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gainesville | 3.4 km |
| Gardenia Garden LIHTC | Gainesville | 3.7 km |
| Gardenia Gardens Apartments PB Section 8 | Gainesville | 3.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Grove at Sweetwater Preserve 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 The Grove at Sweetwater Preserve?
Residents report average rents near $421/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 Grove at Sweetwater Preserve?
Contact the management office at 175 SE 19th Pl 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.