How many low income apartments are in Dade City, FL?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Dade City with approximately 406 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Dade City?

Tenant-paid rents in Dade City's assisted buildings typically range from about $316 to $456 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 Dade City?

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 Dade City?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Pasco County: about $1,696/mo for one-bedroom and $1,977/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Dade City, FL

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Dade City with roughly 406 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $316 to $456 per month. Median reported wait: about 29 months.

assisted properties

406

subsidized units

$386

typical rent

29 mo

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Dade City

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Osprey Pointe - Pasco LIHTC	110	—	—
Arbours at Fort King LIHTCPB Section 8	94	—	—
Hilltop Landings LIHTCPB Section 8	69	$456	—
Citrus Villas/cypress Villas I & Ii Public Housing	58	$316	29 mo
Oakcrest I LIHTC	35	—	—
Oakcrest Ii LIHTC	20	—	—
Countryside Villas Ii LIHTC	16	—	—
Dade City Quadeplex §811	4	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Dade City (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
Arbours at Fort King LIHTCPB Section 8	94	—	—
Hilltop Landings LIHTCPB Section 8	69	$456	—

Public housing developments in Dade City

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
Citrus Villas/cypress Villas I & Ii Public Housing	58	$316	29 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Dade City

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
Osprey Pointe - Pasco LIHTC	110	—	—
Oakcrest I LIHTC	35	—	—
Oakcrest Ii LIHTC	20	—	—
Countryside Villas Ii LIHTC	16	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Pasco County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Pasco County: studio $1,593, 1-BR $1,696, 2-BR $1,977, 3-BR $2,527, 4-BR $3,077.

Full FMR table for Pasco County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Dade City

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.