How many low income apartments are in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

HUD administrative data tracks 14 subsidized properties in Fort Lauderdale with approximately 1,426 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Fort Lauderdale?

Tenant-paid rents in Fort Lauderdale's assisted buildings typically range from about $331 to $593 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 Fort Lauderdale?

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 Fort Lauderdale?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Broward County: about $1,900/mo for one-bedroom and $2,333/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Fort Lauderdale, FL

There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Fort Lauderdale with roughly 1,426 assisted units — including 9 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 $331 to $593 per month.

assisted properties

1,426

subsidized units

$462

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Fort Lauderdale

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Fort Lauderdale

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Gateway Terrace Apartments PB Section 8	252	$411	—
Federal Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	164	$341	—
Northwest Gardens Iv LIHTC	138	—	—
Dr Kennedy Homes LIHTC	132	—	—
Hillmont Gardens PB Section 8	123	$347	—
Broward Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8	96	$458	—
Everglades Heights Apartments Llc PB Section 8	86	$452	—
Rubarr LIHTC	84	—	—
Progresso Point LIHTC	76	—	—
Alan Apartments PB Section 8	72	$331	—
L.a. Lee Terrace Apartments PB Section 8	65	$492	—
Mount Olive Gardens Apartments PB Section 8	59	$386	—
Meyers Estates PB Section 8	50	$474	—
Sunny Reach Acres Public Housing	29	$593	—

Section 8 apartments in Fort Lauderdale (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
Gateway Terrace Apartments PB Section 8	252	$411	—
Federal Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	164	$341	—
Hillmont Gardens PB Section 8	123	$347	—
Broward Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8	96	$458	—
Everglades Heights Apartments Llc PB Section 8	86	$452	—
Alan Apartments PB Section 8	72	$331	—
L.a. Lee Terrace Apartments PB Section 8	65	$492	—
Mount Olive Gardens Apartments PB Section 8	59	$386	—
Meyers Estates PB Section 8	50	$474	—

Public housing developments in Fort Lauderdale

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
Sunny Reach Acres Public Housing	29	$593	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Fort Lauderdale

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
Northwest Gardens Iv LIHTC	138	—	—
Dr Kennedy Homes LIHTC	132	—	—
Rubarr LIHTC	84	—	—
Progresso Point LIHTC	76	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Broward County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Broward County: studio $1,737, 1-BR $1,900, 2-BR $2,333, 3-BR $3,216, 4-BR $3,810.

Full FMR table for Broward County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Fort Lauderdale

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.