Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lakeland, FL
There are 28 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lakeland with roughly 2,530 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 6 public housing developments, and 15 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $192 to $472 per month. Median reported wait: about 26 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Lakeland
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lakeland
Section 8 apartments in Lakeland (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Life Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Lakewood Terrace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | $242 | — |
| Lakeview Presbyterian Homes PB Section 8 | 104 | $339 | — |
| Midtown Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Villas at Lake Bonnet LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Colton Meadow LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Crystalwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 63 | $343 | — |
| Lakeland Presbyterian Apts PB Section 8 | 39 | $365 | — |
| Peace River Center Properties, Inc. PB Section 8 | 18 | $192 | — |
Public housing developments in Lakeland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Oaks/the Manor Public Housing | 108 | $403 | 53 mo |
| Colton/bonnei Public Housing | 56 | $470 | 9 mo |
| Cottages at Williamstown Public Housing | 48 | $387 | 26 mo |
| Dakota Park Public Housing | 20 | $472 | — |
| Twin Lakes Estates Phase Ii - Family Public Housing | 14 | — | — |
| Twin Lakes Estates Phase I Public Housing | 10 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lakeland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Reserve LIHTC | 220 | — | — |
| Cambridge Cove LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Wilmington LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Renaissance at Washington Ridge LIHTC | 196 | — | — |
| Banyan Reserve Senior LIHTC | 139 | — | — |
| Villages at Noah S Landing LIHTC | 126 | — | — |
| Twin Lakes Estates I LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Aida Palms LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Kathleen Pointe LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Carrington Place LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
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 Lakeland
- 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
- Bartow, FL
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- Miami, FL
- Orlando, FL
- Jacksonville, FL
- Tampa, FL
- West Palm Beach, FL
- Homestead, FL
- Kissimmee, FL
- Naples, FL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.