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

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Fort Pierce with approximately 1,799 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

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

Tenant-paid rents in Fort Pierce's assisted buildings typically range from about $314 to $495 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 Pierce?

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 Pierce?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for St. Lucie County: about $1,467/mo for one-bedroom and $1,757/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Fort Pierce, FL

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Fort Pierce with roughly 1,799 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $314 to $495 per month. Median reported wait: about 46 months.

assisted properties

1,799

subsidized units

$405

typical rent

46 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Fort Pierce

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Fort Pierce

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Sabal Chase LIHTC	340	—	—
Park Terrace Public Housing	284	$330	27 mo
Scattered Sites Public Housing	282	$495	51 mo
Garden Terrace Public Housing	258	$473	46 mo
Madison Cay LIHTC	132	—	—
Pine Creek Village LIHTCPB Section 8	107	$314	—
Live Oak Villas I LIHTC	104	—	—
Madison Vines LIHTCPB Section 8	92	—	—
Live Oak Villas Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—
Bethany Court Apartments PB Section 8	60	$436	—
Orangewood Village LIHTCPB Section 8	60	$366	—

Section 8 apartments in Fort Pierce (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
Pine Creek Village LIHTCPB Section 8	107	$314	—
Madison Vines LIHTCPB Section 8	92	—	—
Live Oak Villas Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—
Bethany Court Apartments PB Section 8	60	$436	—
Orangewood Village LIHTCPB Section 8	60	$366	—

Public housing developments in Fort Pierce

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
Park Terrace Public Housing	284	$330	27 mo
Scattered Sites Public Housing	282	$495	51 mo
Garden Terrace Public Housing	258	$473	46 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Fort Pierce

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
Sabal Chase LIHTC	340	—	—
Madison Cay LIHTC	132	—	—
Live Oak Villas I LIHTC	104	—	—

Voucher rent limits: St. Lucie County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for St. Lucie County: studio $1,455, 1-BR $1,467, 2-BR $1,757, 3-BR $2,421, 4-BR $2,579.

Full FMR table for St. Lucie County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Fort Pierce

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.