How many low income apartments are in Leesburg, FL?

HUD administrative data tracks 14 subsidized properties in Leesburg with approximately 1,335 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Leesburg?

Tenant-paid rents in Leesburg's assisted buildings typically range from about $302 to $364 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 Leesburg?

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 Leesburg?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Lake County: about $1,731/mo for one-bedroom and $1,972/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Leesburg, FL

There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Leesburg with roughly 1,335 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $302 to $364 per month.

assisted properties

1,335

subsidized units

$333

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Leesburg

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Leesburg

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Crossings at Leesburg LIHTC	168	—	—
Lake Harris Cove LIHTCPB Section 8	152	—	—
Laurel Oaks I LIHTC	144	—	—
Cypress Oaks LIHTC	140	—	—
Silver Pointe at Leesburg LIHTC	138	—	—
Lakeside Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8	128	—	—
Southwinds Cove LIHTC	112	—	—
Laurel Oaks Ii LIHTC	108	—	—
Turtle Oaks Apartments PB Section 8	101	$363	—
Newell Hill Villas LIHTC	48	—	—
Little Turtle Apartments PB Section 8	38	$328	—
Lakewood Villas LIHTC	36	—	—
Care Diversified of Lake County PB Section 8	12	$364	—
Lake Region Homes, Inc. PB Section 8	10	$302	—

Section 8 apartments in Leesburg (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 Harris Cove LIHTCPB Section 8	152	—	—
Lakeside Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8	128	—	—
Turtle Oaks Apartments PB Section 8	101	$363	—
Little Turtle Apartments PB Section 8	38	$328	—
Care Diversified of Lake County PB Section 8	12	$364	—
Lake Region Homes, Inc. PB Section 8	10	$302	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Leesburg

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
Crossings at Leesburg LIHTC	168	—	—
Laurel Oaks I LIHTC	144	—	—
Cypress Oaks LIHTC	140	—	—
Silver Pointe at Leesburg LIHTC	138	—	—
Southwinds Cove LIHTC	112	—	—
Laurel Oaks Ii LIHTC	108	—	—
Newell Hill Villas LIHTC	48	—	—
Lakewood Villas LIHTC	36	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Lake County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lake County: studio $1,650, 1-BR $1,731, 2-BR $1,972, 3-BR $2,476, 4-BR $2,924.

Full FMR table for Lake County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Leesburg

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.