How many low income apartments are in Bartow, FL?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in Bartow with approximately 670 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Bartow?

Tenant-paid rents in Bartow's assisted buildings typically range from about $229 to $391 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Bartow?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Bartow?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Polk County: about $1,230/mo for one-bedroom and $1,497/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bartow, FL

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bartow with roughly 670 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $229 to $391 per month. Median reported wait: about 70 months.

assisted properties

670

subsidized units

$310

typical rent

70 mo

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bartow

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Meetinghouse at Bartow LIHTCPB Section 8	160	—	—
Summerlin Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8	144	—	—
Azalea Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8	120	$229	—
Manor at West Bartow LIHTC	100	—	—
Carver Village Public Housing	82	$391	70 mo
Whispering Pines LIHTC	64	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Bartow (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
Meetinghouse at Bartow LIHTCPB Section 8	160	—	—
Summerlin Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8	144	—	—
Azalea Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8	120	$229	—

Public housing developments in Bartow

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
Carver Village Public Housing	82	$391	70 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Bartow

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
Manor at West Bartow LIHTC	100	—	—
Whispering Pines LIHTC	64	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Polk County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Polk County: studio $1,226, 1-BR $1,230, 2-BR $1,497, 3-BR $2,023, 4-BR $2,511.

Full FMR table for Polk County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Bartow

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.