The Moorings PB Section 8 Pensacola, FL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Moorings is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Pensacola, FL with 187 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $345/month on average.
187
total units
96%
occupancy
$345
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 8491 Old Spanish Trail Rd, Pensacola, FL 32514 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,639/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,893/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 41% |
How to apply at The Moorings
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 8491 Old Spanish Trail Rd, Pensacola; 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 (~$345/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Pensacola
- Stoddert Place LIHTC
- Oakwood Terrace I PB Section 8
- Peachtree Commons LIHTC
- Forest Creek Apartments PB Section 8
- Moreno Court Public Housing
- Pensacola Village Apartments PB Section 8
- Westminster Village I-v PB Section 8
- Attucks Court Public Housing
- Gonzalez-replacement Public Housing
- Johnson Lakes LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ahepa 296 Apartments Inc. §202 Senior | Pensacola | 1.1 km |
| Lucas Creek LIHTC | Pensacola | 4.2 km |
| College Trace Apts PB Section 8 | Pensacola | 4.3 km |
| Pensacola Voa Living Ctr, Inc §811 | Pensacola | 5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Moorings 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 Moorings?
Residents report average rents near $345/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 Moorings?
Contact the management office at 8491 Old Spanish Trail Rd in Pensacola. 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.