Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Hialeah, FL
There are 22 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hialeah with roughly 2,973 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 6 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $316 to $909 per month. Median reported wait: about 157 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hialeah
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marbrisa LIHTC | 368 | — | — |
| Vernon Ashley Plaza Public Housing | 300 | $316 | 205 mo |
| Hialeah Towers LIHTC | 252 | — | — |
| Spinnaker Cove LIHTC | 220 | — | — |
| Country Club Villas I LIHTC | 216 | — | — |
| Villa Esperanza LIHTC | 192 | — | — |
| Raul L. Martinez Pavilion Public Housing | 160 | $909 | 60 mo |
| La Esperanza Public Housing | 133 | $531 | 157 mo |
| Robert Forcum Towers PB Section 8 | 128 | $338 | — |
| Hialeah Residence PB Section 8 | 123 | $321 | — |
| Meadowgreen Apartments PB Section 8 | 119 | $452 | — |
| Ruth A. Tinsman Pavilion Public Housing | 100 | $397 | — |
| Vivian Villas Public Housing | 100 | $357 | 204 mo |
| Puerta Del Sol PB Section 8 | 98 | $338 | — |
| Green Vista LIHTC | 94 | — | — |
| Lake Point Plaza LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Russ Allen Apartments PB Section 8 | 73 | $482 | — |
| South Wind LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Donald F. Scott Villas Public Housing | 64 | $724 | 95 mo |
| Palm Springs Villas PB Section 8 | 51 | $316 | — |
| Chateaux LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| R & L LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Hialeah (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Forcum Towers PB Section 8 | 128 | $338 | — |
| Hialeah Residence PB Section 8 | 123 | $321 | — |
| Meadowgreen Apartments PB Section 8 | 119 | $452 | — |
| Puerta Del Sol PB Section 8 | 98 | $338 | — |
| Russ Allen Apartments PB Section 8 | 73 | $482 | — |
| Palm Springs Villas PB Section 8 | 51 | $316 | — |
Public housing developments in Hialeah
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Ashley Plaza Public Housing | 300 | $316 | 205 mo |
| Raul L. Martinez Pavilion Public Housing | 160 | $909 | 60 mo |
| La Esperanza Public Housing | 133 | $531 | 157 mo |
| Ruth A. Tinsman Pavilion Public Housing | 100 | $397 | — |
| Vivian Villas Public Housing | 100 | $357 | 204 mo |
| Donald F. Scott Villas Public Housing | 64 | $724 | 95 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Hialeah
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marbrisa LIHTC | 368 | — | — |
| Hialeah Towers LIHTC | 252 | — | — |
| Spinnaker Cove LIHTC | 220 | — | — |
| Country Club Villas I LIHTC | 216 | — | — |
| Villa Esperanza LIHTC | 192 | — | — |
| Green Vista LIHTC | 94 | — | — |
| Lake Point Plaza LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| South Wind LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Chateaux LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| R & L LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Miami-Dade County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Miami-Dade County: studio $1,828, 1-BR $1,995, 2-BR $2,436, 3-BR $3,127, 4-BR $3,613.
Full FMR table for Miami-Dade County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Hialeah
- 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
- Cutler Bay, FL
- Florida City, FL
- Homestead, FL
- Miami, FL
- Miami Beach, FL
- Miami Gardens, FL
- Naranja, FL
- North Miami, FL
- Opa Locka, FL
- Orlando, FL
- Jacksonville, FL
- Tampa, FL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.