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

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Lake Worth with approximately 1,280 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

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

Most assisted households in Lake Worth pay roughly 30% of adjusted income toward rent under federal programs.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Lake Worth?

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 Worth?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Palm Beach County: about $1,901/mo for one-bedroom and $2,254/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lake Worth, FL

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lake Worth with roughly 1,280 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.

assisted properties

1,280

subsidized units

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typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Lake Worth

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lake Worth

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Worthington LIHTC	300	—	—
Congress Park LIHTC	288	—	—
Marina Bay LIHTC	192	—	—
Riverview House LIHTC	160	—	—
Colonial Lakes LIHTC	120	—	—
Banyan Court LIHTC	85	—	—
Palm Gardens LIHTC	80	—	—
La Joya Villages LIHTC	55	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lake Worth

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
Worthington LIHTC	300	—	—
Congress Park LIHTC	288	—	—
Marina Bay LIHTC	192	—	—
Riverview House LIHTC	160	—	—
Colonial Lakes LIHTC	120	—	—
Banyan Court LIHTC	85	—	—
Palm Gardens LIHTC	80	—	—
La Joya Villages LIHTC	55	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Palm Beach County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Palm Beach County: studio $1,788, 1-BR $1,901, 2-BR $2,254, 3-BR $2,920, 4-BR $3,388.

Full FMR table for Palm Beach County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Lake Worth

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.