Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Key West, FL
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Key West with roughly 1,389 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $495 to $841 per month. Median reported wait: about 30 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Key West
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lang Milian Apartments Public Housing | 389 | $841 | 43 mo |
| Senior Citizen Plaza Public Housing | 199 | $498 | 17 mo |
| Cayo Del Mar LIHTCPB Section 8 | 130 | — | — |
| Stock Island Apartments Aka Cayo de PB Section 8 | 121 | $495 | — |
| Meridian West LIHTC | 102 | — | — |
| Quarry LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Mariner's Cove - Key West LIHTC | 78 | — | — |
| Quarry Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Douglass Square LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Poinciana Royale LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Flagler Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Marty's Place LIHTC | 47 | — | — |
| Harvey House §811 | 11 | $672 | — |
| Mccarthy Rogers Residence §811 | 5 | — | — |
| Seebol Place §811 | 3 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Key West (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cayo Del Mar LIHTCPB Section 8 | 130 | — | — |
| Stock Island Apartments Aka Cayo de PB Section 8 | 121 | $495 | — |
| Quarry Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Poinciana Royale LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Flagler Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Key West
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lang Milian Apartments Public Housing | 389 | $841 | 43 mo |
| Senior Citizen Plaza Public Housing | 199 | $498 | 17 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Key West
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian West LIHTC | 102 | — | — |
| Quarry LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Mariner's Cove - Key West LIHTC | 78 | — | — |
| Douglass Square LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Marty's Place LIHTC | 47 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Monroe County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Monroe County: studio $1,726, 1-BR $2,211, 2-BR $2,504, 3-BR $3,303, 4-BR $3,315.
Full FMR table for Monroe County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Key West
- 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
- Key Largo, FL
- Marathon, FL
- Miami, FL
- Orlando, FL
- Jacksonville, FL
- Tampa, FL
- West Palm Beach, FL
- Homestead, FL
- Kissimmee, FL
- Naples, FL
- Pensacola, FL
- Gainesville, FL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.