Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Gainesville, FL
There are 36 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Gainesville with roughly 3,627 assisted units — including 17 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 17 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $214 to $484 per month. Median reported wait: about 27 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Gainesville
Section 8 apartments in Gainesville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Majestic Oaks Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 172 | $251 | — |
| Forest and Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 162 | $300 | — |
| Santa Fe Oaks Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 129 | — | — |
| The 400 Apartments PB Section 8 | 101 | $343 | — |
| Carver Gardens PB Section 8 | 100 | $214 | — |
| Gardenia Gardens Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $268 | — |
| Pine Grove Apts PB Section 8 | 96 | $356 | — |
| Tiger Bay Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Pine Meadows Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | $335 | — |
| Horizon Sunset Apartments PB Section 8 | 53 | $366 | — |
| Hampton Court PB Section 8 | 42 | $343 | — |
| Sunset Satellite Apartments PB Section 8 | 20 | $281 | — |
| Alternative Housing, Inc. PB Section 8 | 12 | $401 | — |
| Housing for the Handicapped Alachua PB Section 8 | 12 | $327 | — |
| Housing for the Handicapped Alachua PB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Gainesville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites 001 Public Housing | 254 | $484 | 27 mo |
| Pine, Lake, Forest, Caroline Public Housing | 239 | $399 | 71 mo |
| Oak Park, Sunshine Park Public Housing | 171 | $342 | 13 mo |
| Woodland Park, Eastwood Meadows Public Housing | 50 | $430 | 59 mo |
| The Grove at Sweetwater Preserve Public Housing | 30 | $421 | 20 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Gainesville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserve at Kanapaha LIHTC | 272 | — | — |
| Harbor Cove LIHTC | 208 | — | — |
| Forest Green & Village Green LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Verdant Cove LIHTC | 140 | — | — |
| Lewis Place at Ironwood LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Tree Trail Apts LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Eden Park at Ironwood LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Gardenia Garden LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Madison Cove LIHTC | 97 | — | — |
| Grove at Sweetwater Preserve LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Village Oaks LIHTC | 91 | — | — |
| Santa Fe Oaks I LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Arbours at Tumblin Creek LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Alachua County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Alachua County: studio $1,154, 1-BR $1,246, 2-BR $1,493, 3-BR $1,868, 4-BR $1,977.
Full FMR table for Alachua County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Gainesville
- 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
- Alachua, FL
- Miami, FL
- Orlando, FL
- Jacksonville, FL
- Tampa, FL
- West Palm Beach, FL
- Homestead, FL
- Kissimmee, FL
- Naples, FL
- Pensacola, FL
- Tallahassee, FL
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.