The Palms Public Housing Arcadia, FL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Palms is a Public Housing community in Arcadia, FL with 61 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $475/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 70 months.
61
total units
93%
occupancy
$475
avg resident rent
70 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 612 S Dade Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266 Map → |
| Average household income | $25,425/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,745/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 26% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 54% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 67% |
| One-bedroom share | 19% |
How to apply at The Palms
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 612 S Dade Ave, Arcadia; 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 (~$475/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Arcadia
- Arcadia Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8
- Oaks Trail LIHTC
- The Oaks Public Housing
- Mcpines LIHTC
- Jacaranda Trail LIHTC
- Jacaranda Trail Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Desoto Landing LIHTCPB Section 8
- Wood Park Pointe Phase I LIHTC
- Wood Park Pointe Phase Ii LIHTC
← All subsidized housing in Arcadia
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Palms 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 Palms?
Residents report average rents near $475/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 Palms?
Contact the management office at 612 S Dade Ave in Arcadia. 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.