How many low income apartments are in Hollywood, FL?

HUD administrative data tracks 12 subsidized properties in Hollywood with approximately 1,403 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Hollywood?

Tenant-paid rents in Hollywood's assisted buildings typically range from about $284 to $902 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 Hollywood?

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 Hollywood?

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 Hollywood, FL

There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hollywood with roughly 1,403 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $284 to $902 per month. Median reported wait: about 19 months.

assisted properties

1,403

subsidized units

$593

typical rent

19 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Hollywood

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hollywood

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
El Jardin LIHTC	236	—	—
Crystal Lakes LIHTCPB Section 8	190	—	—
Meridian LIHTC	160	—	—
East Village LIHTC	155	—	—
Federation Plaza PB Section 8	123	$354	—
Gardens at Driftwood LIHTC	120	—	—
Pinnacle at Peacefield LIHTC	120	—	—
Stirling Apts Ii LIHTC	104	—	—
Town Park Crossing LIHTC	100	—	—
Sunbelt Manor PB Section 8	50	$284	—
Driftwood Terrace /apolloterrace Public Housing	30	$902	19 mo
Stirling Road Apartments PB Section 8	15	$376	—

Section 8 apartments in Hollywood (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
Crystal Lakes LIHTCPB Section 8	190	—	—
Federation Plaza PB Section 8	123	$354	—
Sunbelt Manor PB Section 8	50	$284	—
Stirling Road Apartments PB Section 8	15	$376	—

Public housing developments in Hollywood

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
Driftwood Terrace /apolloterrace Public Housing	30	$902	19 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Hollywood

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
El Jardin LIHTC	236	—	—
Meridian LIHTC	160	—	—
East Village LIHTC	155	—	—
Gardens at Driftwood LIHTC	120	—	—
Pinnacle at Peacefield LIHTC	120	—	—
Stirling Apts Ii LIHTC	104	—	—
Town Park Crossing LIHTC	100	—	—

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 Hollywood

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.