How many low income apartments are in Cocoa, FL?

HUD administrative data tracks 14 subsidized properties in Cocoa with approximately 1,105 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Cocoa?

Tenant-paid rents in Cocoa's assisted buildings typically range from about $352 to $427 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 Cocoa?

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 Cocoa?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Brevard County: about $1,478/mo for one-bedroom and $1,709/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Cocoa, FL

There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cocoa with roughly 1,105 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $352 to $427 per month.

assisted properties

1,105

subsidized units

$390

typical rent

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median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cocoa

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Cocoa Sunrise Terrace PB Section 8	183	$408	—
910 - Pineda Village - Pbra Rad PB Section 8	144	$366	—
Pineda Village LIHTC	144	—	—
Westminster Asbury South PB Section 8	142	$406	—
Oak Meadows LIHTC	120	—	—
Clearlake Isles LIHTC	84	—	—
Clear Pond Estates LIHTCPB Section 8	70	$352	—
Westminster Asbury East, Inc §202 Senior	68	$427	—
Asbury Arms North, Inc §202 Senior	50	$411	—
Armstrong Glenn PB Section 8	49	$404	—
Abilities at Crestview, Inc. §811	18	$381	—
Abilities at College Pines, Inc. §811	16	$378	—
Abilities at Windover, Inc. §811	10	—	—
Abilities at Crestview Ii §811	7	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Cocoa (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
Cocoa Sunrise Terrace PB Section 8	183	$408	—
910 - Pineda Village - Pbra Rad PB Section 8	144	$366	—
Westminster Asbury South PB Section 8	142	$406	—
Clear Pond Estates LIHTCPB Section 8	70	$352	—
Armstrong Glenn PB Section 8	49	$404	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Cocoa

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
Pineda Village LIHTC	144	—	—
Oak Meadows LIHTC	120	—	—
Clearlake Isles LIHTC	84	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Brevard County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Brevard County: studio $1,266, 1-BR $1,478, 2-BR $1,709, 3-BR $2,330, 4-BR $2,645.

Full FMR table for Brevard County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Cocoa

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.