Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Miami Gardens, FL
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Miami Gardens with roughly 2,030 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $334 to $508 per month. Median reported wait: about 82 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Miami Gardens
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Miami Gardens
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Gardens Village PB Section 8 | 328 | $390 | — |
| Eagle's Landing LIHTC | 321 | — | — |
| Walden Pond Villas LIHTC | 290 | — | — |
| Douglas Pointe LIHTC | 176 | — | — |
| Site 160 Public Housing | 172 | $508 | 82 mo |
| Garden Vista LIHTCPB Section 8 | 149 | $437 | — |
| Emerald Dunes LIHTC | 141 | — | — |
| Willow Lake - Miami LIHTC | 121 | — | — |
| Pelican Cove - Miami Gardens LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Solabella LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| St Monica Gardens §202 Senior | 83 | $334 | — |
| Miami Gardens Apartments PB Section 8 | 45 | $428 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Miami Gardens (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Gardens Village PB Section 8 | 328 | $390 | — |
| Garden Vista LIHTCPB Section 8 | 149 | $437 | — |
| Miami Gardens Apartments PB Section 8 | 45 | $428 | — |
Public housing developments in Miami Gardens
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site 160 Public Housing | 172 | $508 | 82 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Miami Gardens
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle's Landing LIHTC | 321 | — | — |
| Walden Pond Villas LIHTC | 290 | — | — |
| Douglas Pointe LIHTC | 176 | — | — |
| Emerald Dunes LIHTC | 141 | — | — |
| Willow Lake - Miami LIHTC | 121 | — | — |
| Pelican Cove - Miami Gardens LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Solabella LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
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 Gardens
- 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 Beach, 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.