How many low income apartments are in Melbourne, FL?

HUD administrative data tracks 17 subsidized properties in Melbourne with approximately 1,694 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Melbourne?

Tenant-paid rents in Melbourne's assisted buildings typically range from about $271 to $546 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 Melbourne?

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 Melbourne?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Brevard County: about $1,478/mo for one-bedroom and $1,709/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Melbourne, FL

There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Melbourne with roughly 1,694 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $271 to $546 per month. Median reported wait: about 25 months.

assisted properties

1,694

subsidized units

$409

typical rent

25 mo

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Melbourne

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Hickory Pointe LIHTC	216	—	—
Manatee Cove LIHTCPB Section 8	192	—	—
Bc North Public Housing	162	$546	17 mo
Trinity Towers South LIHTCPB Section 8	162	$409	—
Mha Public Housing	148	$517	32 mo
Trinity Towers West LIHTCPB Section 8	136	$379	—
Wickham Club LIHTC	132	—	—
Trinity Towers East LIHTCPB Section 8	106	$398	—
Jupiter Ridge PB Section 8	96	$383	—
Parkway Place LIHTCPB Section 8	96	—	—
Ascension Manor §202 Senior	76	$397	—
Sabal Palms LIHTC	72	—	—
Osprey Pointe Apartments PB Section 8	65	$271	—
Briarstone Apartments PB Section 8	14	$315	—
Abilities at San Juan I, Inc. §811	9	—	—
Abilities at San Juan Ii, Inc. §811	7	—	—
Abilities at English Park, Inc. §811	5	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Melbourne (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
Manatee Cove LIHTCPB Section 8	192	—	—
Trinity Towers South LIHTCPB Section 8	162	$409	—
Trinity Towers West LIHTCPB Section 8	136	$379	—
Trinity Towers East LIHTCPB Section 8	106	$398	—
Jupiter Ridge PB Section 8	96	$383	—
Parkway Place LIHTCPB Section 8	96	—	—
Osprey Pointe Apartments PB Section 8	65	$271	—
Briarstone Apartments PB Section 8	14	$315	—

Public housing developments in Melbourne

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
Bc North Public Housing	162	$546	17 mo
Mha Public Housing	148	$517	32 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Melbourne

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
Hickory Pointe LIHTC	216	—	—
Wickham Club LIHTC	132	—	—
Sabal Palms LIHTC	72	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Brevard County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Brevard County: studio $1,266, 1-BR $1,478, 2-BR $1,709, 3-BR $2,330, 4-BR $2,645.

Full FMR table for Brevard County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Melbourne

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.