Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Ocala, FL
There are 23 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Ocala with roughly 2,414 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 17 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $264 to $384 per month. Median reported wait: about 42 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Ocala
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Run Public Housing | 185 | $360 | 42 mo |
| Laurel Park I LIHTC | 170 | — | — |
| Trinity Villas I PB Section 8 | 161 | $357 | — |
| Steeplechase Apts I LIHTC | 159 | — | — |
| Berkeley Pointe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 145 | $305 | — |
| Magnolia Walk Ii LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Parkside Garden Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | $264 | — |
| Green Gables I LIHTC | 131 | — | — |
| Green Gables Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 124 | — | — |
| Blichton Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | 119 | — | — |
| Landfair Homes LIHTC | 117 | — | — |
| Sutton Place Apartments. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 106 | $384 | — |
| Oak Valley LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Hickory Knoll Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 94 | $315 | — |
| Steeplechase Apts Ii LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Heritage Oaks of Ocala §202 Senior | 72 | $361 | — |
| Laurel Park Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Evangeline Booth Garden Apts §202 Senior | 64 | $328 | — |
| Magnolia Walk I LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Harveys Fellowship Homes PB Section 8 | 50 | $348 | — |
| Hilltop Manor Ii LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Ocala Place PB Section 8 | 40 | $322 | — |
| Hilltop Manor I LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Ocala (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Villas I PB Section 8 | 161 | $357 | — |
| Berkeley Pointe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 145 | $305 | — |
| Parkside Garden Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | $264 | — |
| Green Gables Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 124 | — | — |
| Blichton Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | 119 | — | — |
| Sutton Place Apartments. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 106 | $384 | — |
| Oak Valley LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Hickory Knoll Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 94 | $315 | — |
| Laurel Park Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Harveys Fellowship Homes PB Section 8 | 50 | $348 | — |
| Ocala Place PB Section 8 | 40 | $322 | — |
Public housing developments in Ocala
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Run Public Housing | 185 | $360 | 42 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Ocala
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Park I LIHTC | 170 | — | — |
| Steeplechase Apts I LIHTC | 159 | — | — |
| Magnolia Walk Ii LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Green Gables I LIHTC | 131 | — | — |
| Landfair Homes LIHTC | 117 | — | — |
| Steeplechase Apts Ii LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Magnolia Walk I LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Hilltop Manor Ii LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Hilltop Manor I LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Marion County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Marion County: studio $1,126, 1-BR $1,172, 2-BR $1,373, 3-BR $1,772, 4-BR $1,905.
Full FMR table for Marion County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Ocala
- 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
- Belleview, FL
- Miami, FL
- Orlando, FL
- Jacksonville, FL
- Tampa, FL
- West Palm Beach, FL
- Homestead, FL
- Kissimmee, FL
- Naples, FL
- Pensacola, FL
- Gainesville, FL
- Tallahassee, FL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.