Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Apalachicola, FL
There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Apalachicola with roughly 129 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $459 to $459 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Apalachicola
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Apalachicola
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Springs Public Housing | 54 | $459 | — |
| Denton Cove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Heritage Villas LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Apalachicola (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Cove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Apalachicola
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Springs Public Housing | 54 | $459 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Apalachicola
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Villas LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Franklin County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Franklin County: studio $1,033, 1-BR $1,058, 2-BR $1,186, 3-BR $1,564, 4-BR $1,570.
Full FMR table for Franklin County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Apalachicola
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Miami, FL
- Orlando, FL
- Jacksonville, FL
- Tampa, FL
- West Palm Beach, FL
- Homestead, FL
- Kissimmee, FL
- Naples, FL
- Pensacola, FL
- Gainesville, FL
- Tallahassee, FL
- Cutler Bay, FL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.