Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Clearwater, FL
There are 26 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Clearwater with roughly 2,252 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $339 to $471 per month. Median reported wait: about 49 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Clearwater
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Clearwater
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington LIHTC | 352 | — | — |
| Lexington Club at Renaissance Square LIHTC | 240 | — | — |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 200 | $385 | 38 mo |
| Belleair Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 180 | — | — |
| Palmetto Park LIHTC | 179 | — | — |
| Bayside Court LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Clearbay Terrace PB Section 8 | 100 | $371 | — |
| Creekside Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 91 | $387 | — |
| Clearwater Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 89 | $402 | — |
| Pine Berry Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Clear Harbor LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Casa Miguel PB Section 8 | 82 | $417 | — |
| Madison Point LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Woodlawn Trail LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Garden Trail LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Norton Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $412 | — |
| Freedom Village Iii PB Section 8 | 40 | $396 | — |
| Waterfall Apts. PB Section 8 | 21 | $425 | — |
| Fairway Gardens Public Housing | 20 | $471 | 49 mo |
| Sunset Point §811 | 14 | $343 | — |
| Paradise Trail Apartments Public Housing | 13 | $339 | 82 mo |
| Abilities at Fountain Square, Inc. §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Abilities at Morningside Ii §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Abilities at Morningside, Inc. §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Abilities at St. Andrews Cove, Inc. §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Abilities at Woodside, Inc. §811 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Clearwater (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleair Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 180 | — | — |
| Clearbay Terrace PB Section 8 | 100 | $371 | — |
| Creekside Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 91 | $387 | — |
| Clearwater Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 89 | $402 | — |
| Pine Berry Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Casa Miguel PB Section 8 | 82 | $417 | — |
| Norton Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $412 | — |
| Freedom Village Iii PB Section 8 | 40 | $396 | — |
| Waterfall Apts. PB Section 8 | 21 | $425 | — |
Public housing developments in Clearwater
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 200 | $385 | 38 mo |
| Fairway Gardens Public Housing | 20 | $471 | 49 mo |
| Paradise Trail Apartments Public Housing | 13 | $339 | 82 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Clearwater
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington LIHTC | 352 | — | — |
| Lexington Club at Renaissance Square LIHTC | 240 | — | — |
| Palmetto Park LIHTC | 179 | — | — |
| Bayside Court LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Clear Harbor LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Madison Point LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Woodlawn Trail LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Garden Trail LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Pinellas County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Pinellas County: studio $1,593, 1-BR $1,696, 2-BR $1,977, 3-BR $2,527, 4-BR $3,077.
Full FMR table for Pinellas County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Clearwater
- 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
- Dunedin, FL
- Largo, FL
- Palm Harbor, FL
- Pinellas Park, FL
- Saint Petersburg, FL
- St Petersburg, FL
- Tarpon Springs, FL
- Miami, FL
- Orlando, FL
- Jacksonville, FL
- Tampa, FL
- West Palm Beach, FL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.