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

HUD administrative data tracks 14 subsidized properties in Ft Lauderdale with approximately 2,126 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

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

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

How do I apply for Section 8 in Ft 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 Ft 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 Ft Lauderdale, FL

There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Ft Lauderdale with roughly 2,126 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.

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Map of subsidized housing in Ft Lauderdale

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Ft Lauderdale

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Regal Trace LIHTC	408	—	—
Emerald Palms - Fort Lauderdale LIHTC	318	—	—
Northwest Gardens V LIHTC	200	—	—
Northwest Gardens Iii LIHTC	150	—	—
Venice Cove LIHTC	150	—	—
Northwest Gardens I LIHTCPB Section 8	143	—	—
Northwest Gardens Ii LIHTC	128	—	—
Prospect Park LIHTC	125	—	—
Dixie Court LIHTC	122	—	—
Village Place LIHTC	112	—	—
Eclipse LIHTCPB Section 8	101	—	—
Dixie Court Iii LIHTCPB Section 8	100	—	—
Sailboat Bend Artists Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8	37	—	—
Dixie Court Ii LIHTC	32	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Ft 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
Northwest Gardens I LIHTCPB Section 8	143	—	—
Eclipse LIHTCPB Section 8	101	—	—
Dixie Court Iii LIHTCPB Section 8	100	—	—
Sailboat Bend Artists Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8	37	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Ft 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
Regal Trace LIHTC	408	—	—
Emerald Palms - Fort Lauderdale LIHTC	318	—	—
Northwest Gardens V LIHTC	200	—	—
Northwest Gardens Iii LIHTC	150	—	—
Venice Cove LIHTC	150	—	—
Northwest Gardens Ii LIHTC	128	—	—
Prospect Park LIHTC	125	—	—
Dixie Court LIHTC	122	—	—
Village Place LIHTC	112	—	—
Dixie Court Ii LIHTC	32	—	—

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 Ft 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.