How many low income apartments are in Lake City, FL?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Lake City with approximately 607 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Lake City?

Tenant-paid rents in Lake City's assisted buildings typically range from about $204 to $523 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 Lake City?

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 Lake City?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Columbia County: about $1,034/mo for one-bedroom and $1,318/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lake City, FL

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lake City with roughly 607 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $204 to $523 per month. Median reported wait: about 32 months.

assisted properties

607

subsidized units

$364

typical rent

32 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Lake City

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lake City

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Windsong I LIHTC	180	—	—
Windsong Ii LIHTC	152	—	—
Gateway Villas Public Housing	80	$523	32 mo
Cedar Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	72	$204	—
Lake City Villas LIHTC	36	—	—
Lakewood Ii LIHTC	32	—	—
Thornwood Terrace LIHTC	29	—	—
Carc Housing PB Section 8	13	$326	—
Lake City §811	13	$360	—

Section 8 apartments in Lake City (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
Cedar Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	72	$204	—
Carc Housing PB Section 8	13	$326	—

Public housing developments in Lake City

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
Gateway Villas Public Housing	80	$523	32 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lake City

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
Windsong I LIHTC	180	—	—
Windsong Ii LIHTC	152	—	—
Lake City Villas LIHTC	36	—	—
Lakewood Ii LIHTC	32	—	—
Thornwood Terrace LIHTC	29	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Columbia County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Columbia County: studio $990, 1-BR $1,034, 2-BR $1,318, 3-BR $1,580, 4-BR $1,745.

Full FMR table for Columbia County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Lake City

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.