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

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Ft Myers with approximately 2,204 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

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

Tenant-paid rents in Ft Myers's assisted buildings typically range from about $330 to $341 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 Ft 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 Ft 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 Ft Myers, FL

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Ft Myers with roughly 2,204 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $330 to $341 per month. Median reported wait: about 8 months.

assisted properties

2,204

subsidized units

$336

typical rent

8 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Ft Myers

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Ft Myers

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Lago Del Sol LIHTC	376	—	—
Westchase LIHTC	352	—	—
Bernwood Trace LIHTC	340	—	—
Westwood - Fort Myers LIHTC	288	—	—
Aria Landings I LIHTC	208	—	—
Hawk's Landing LIHTC	204	—	—
Maple Crest LIHTC	118	—	—
Mariner's Landing LIHTCPB Section 8	112	—	—
Homes of Renaissance Preserve I LIHTCPB Section 8	96	—	—
Renaissance Preserve - Senior LIHTCPublic Housing	96	$341	8 mo
Jean Devereaux §811	14	$330	—

Section 8 apartments in Ft 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
Mariner's Landing LIHTCPB Section 8	112	—	—
Homes of Renaissance Preserve I LIHTCPB Section 8	96	—	—

Public housing developments in Ft 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
Renaissance Preserve - Senior LIHTCPublic Housing	96	$341	8 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Ft 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
Lago Del Sol LIHTC	376	—	—
Westchase LIHTC	352	—	—
Bernwood Trace LIHTC	340	—	—
Westwood - Fort Myers LIHTC	288	—	—
Aria Landings I LIHTC	208	—	—
Hawk's Landing LIHTC	204	—	—
Maple Crest LIHTC	118	—	—
Renaissance Preserve - Senior LIHTCPublic Housing	96	$341	8 mo

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 Ft 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.