How many low income apartments are in Delray Beach, FL?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Delray Beach with approximately 1,099 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Delray Beach?

Most assisted households in Delray Beach pay roughly 30% of adjusted income toward rent under federal programs.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Delray Beach?

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 Delray Beach?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Palm Beach County: about $1,901/mo for one-bedroom and $2,254/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Delray Beach, FL

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Delray Beach with roughly 1,099 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.

assisted properties

1,099

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typical rent

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median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Delray Beach

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Lake Delray LIHTC	404	—	—
Groves of Delray LIHTC	158	—	—
Auburn Trace LIHTC	152	—	—
Village at Delray LIHTCPB Section 8	144	—	—
Villas at Village Square LIHTC	144	—	—
Courts at Village Square LIHTC	84	—	—
Scattered Sites Public Housing	5	—	—
The Sky Public Housing	4	—	—
West Settlers Center Public Housing	3	—	—
The Horizon Public Housing	1	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Delray Beach (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
Village at Delray LIHTCPB Section 8	144	—	—

Public housing developments in Delray Beach

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	5	—	—
The Sky Public Housing	4	—	—
West Settlers Center Public Housing	3	—	—
The Horizon Public Housing	1	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Delray Beach

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
Lake Delray LIHTC	404	—	—
Groves of Delray LIHTC	158	—	—
Auburn Trace LIHTC	152	—	—
Villas at Village Square LIHTC	144	—	—
Courts at Village Square LIHTC	84	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Palm Beach County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Palm Beach County: studio $1,788, 1-BR $1,901, 2-BR $2,254, 3-BR $2,920, 4-BR $3,388.

Full FMR table for Palm Beach County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Delray Beach

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.