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

HUD administrative data tracks 24 subsidized properties in Fort Myers with approximately 1,736 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

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

Tenant-paid rents in Fort Myers's assisted buildings typically range from about $324 to $724 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 Myers?

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 Myers?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Lee County: about $1,638/mo for one-bedroom and $1,961/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Fort Myers, FL

There are 24 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Fort Myers with roughly 1,736 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 6 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $324 to $724 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.

assisted properties

1,736

subsidized units

$524

typical rent

9 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Fort Myers

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Fort Myers

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Oaks at Omni 2001 LIHTC	300	—	—
Landings at East Pointe PB Section 8	126	$477	—
Landings at East Pointe LIHTC	126	—	—
Aria Landings Ii LIHTC	112	—	—
Palm City Garden Apartments PB Section 8	100	$354	—
Sunterra Apartments PB Section 8	90	$363	—
Homes of Renaissance Preserve Ii LIHTC	88	—	—
Royal Palm Gardens PB Section 8	75	$356	—
East Pointe Place LIHTCPB Section 8	74	$401	—
Renaussance Preserve Family - Phase Ii Public Housing	72	$442	5 mo
Cypress Courts PB Section 8	68	$324	—
St. John Xxiii Villas §202 Senior	68	$429	—
Renaissance Preserve Family - Phase Iii Public Housing	66	$529	22 mo
Horizon Apartments Public Housing	63	—	—
Villa Vincente Apartments §202 Senior	60	$391	—
Sandpiper Run §202 Senior	59	$353	—
Brookside Village LIHTCPB Section 8	50	$364	—
Phase Iv-b Public Housing	50	$506	4 mo
Saluscare, Inc. §811	20	$342	—
Phase Iv - a Public Housing	16	$724	12 mo
Ohio Place §811	15	$356	—
Avalon Apts LIHTC	14	—	—
Broadway Place §811	12	—	—
East Pointe Place Public Housing	12	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Fort Myers (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
Landings at East Pointe PB Section 8	126	$477	—
Palm City Garden Apartments PB Section 8	100	$354	—
Sunterra Apartments PB Section 8	90	$363	—
Royal Palm Gardens PB Section 8	75	$356	—
East Pointe Place LIHTCPB Section 8	74	$401	—
Cypress Courts PB Section 8	68	$324	—
Brookside Village LIHTCPB Section 8	50	$364	—

Public housing developments in Fort Myers

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
Renaussance Preserve Family - Phase Ii Public Housing	72	$442	5 mo
Renaissance Preserve Family - Phase Iii Public Housing	66	$529	22 mo
Horizon Apartments Public Housing	63	—	—
Phase Iv-b Public Housing	50	$506	4 mo
Phase Iv - a Public Housing	16	$724	12 mo
East Pointe Place Public Housing	12	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Fort Myers

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
Oaks at Omni 2001 LIHTC	300	—	—
Landings at East Pointe LIHTC	126	—	—
Aria Landings Ii LIHTC	112	—	—
Homes of Renaissance Preserve Ii LIHTC	88	—	—
Avalon Apts LIHTC	14	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Lee County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lee County: studio $1,629, 1-BR $1,638, 2-BR $1,961, 3-BR $2,560, 4-BR $2,836.

Full FMR table for Lee County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Fort Myers

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.