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

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in Lake Wales with approximately 677 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

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

Tenant-paid rents in Lake Wales's assisted buildings typically range from about $306 to $454 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 Wales?

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 Wales?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Polk County: about $1,230/mo for one-bedroom and $1,497/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lake Wales, FL

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lake Wales with roughly 677 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $306 to $454 per month. Median reported wait: about 17 months.

assisted properties

677

subsidized units

$380

typical rent

17 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Lake Wales

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lake Wales

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Tower Point LIHTC	192	—	—
Grove Manor Public Housing	140	$306	20 mo
Carillon Place LIHTC	120	—	—
Lake Wales Gardens PB Section 8	87	$318	—
Sunrise Park LIHTC	72	—	—
Orangemont Village LIHTC	34	—	—
Sunrise Park Apartments - Phase I Public Housing	32	$454	14 mo

Section 8 apartments in Lake Wales (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
Lake Wales Gardens PB Section 8	87	$318	—

Public housing developments in Lake Wales

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
Grove Manor Public Housing	140	$306	20 mo
Sunrise Park Apartments - Phase I Public Housing	32	$454	14 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lake Wales

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
Tower Point LIHTC	192	—	—
Carillon Place LIHTC	120	—	—
Sunrise Park LIHTC	72	—	—
Orangemont Village LIHTC	34	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Polk County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Polk County: studio $1,226, 1-BR $1,230, 2-BR $1,497, 3-BR $2,023, 4-BR $2,511.

Full FMR table for Polk County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Lake Wales

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.