Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Miami Beach, FL
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Miami Beach with roughly 1,698 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $305 to $362 per month. Median reported wait: about 22 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Miami Beach
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Miami Beach
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council Towers North & South PB Section 8 | 250 | $332 | — |
| Rebecca Towers Public Housing | 200 | $340 | 22 mo |
| Rebecca Towers North PB Section 8 | 200 | $329 | — |
| Four Freedoms House PB Section 8 | 179 | $362 | — |
| North Beach LIHTC | 142 | — | — |
| Lulav Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 139 | $313 | — |
| Stella Maris House PB Section 8 | 136 | $329 | — |
| Federation Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 113 | $360 | — |
| Harding Village - Miami Beach LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| London Arms LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Riviera Plaza LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Villa Matti, Inc §202 Senior | 36 | $305 | — |
| Villa Maria Apartments PB Section 8 | 34 | $324 | — |
| Cielo Apts LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Fernwood Apartments §811 | 18 | $360 | — |
| Madison LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
| Swezy Apts LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Miami Beach (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council Towers North & South PB Section 8 | 250 | $332 | — |
| Rebecca Towers North PB Section 8 | 200 | $329 | — |
| Four Freedoms House PB Section 8 | 179 | $362 | — |
| Lulav Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 139 | $313 | — |
| Stella Maris House PB Section 8 | 136 | $329 | — |
| Federation Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 113 | $360 | — |
| Villa Maria Apartments PB Section 8 | 34 | $324 | — |
Public housing developments in Miami Beach
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Towers Public Housing | 200 | $340 | 22 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Miami Beach
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Beach LIHTC | 142 | — | — |
| Harding Village - Miami Beach LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| London Arms LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Riviera Plaza LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Cielo Apts LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Madison LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
| Swezy Apts LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Miami-Dade County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Miami-Dade County: studio $1,828, 1-BR $1,995, 2-BR $2,436, 3-BR $3,127, 4-BR $3,613.
Full FMR table for Miami-Dade County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Miami Beach
- 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
- Cutler Bay, FL
- Florida City, FL
- Hialeah, FL
- Homestead, FL
- Miami, FL
- Miami Gardens, FL
- Naranja, FL
- North Miami, FL
- Opa Locka, FL
- Orlando, FL
- Jacksonville, FL
- Tampa, FL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.