How many low income apartments are in Opa Locka, FL?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Opa Locka with approximately 2,030 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Opa Locka?

Tenant-paid rents in Opa Locka's assisted buildings typically range from about $272 to $373 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 Opa Locka?

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 Opa Locka?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Miami-Dade County: about $1,995/mo for one-bedroom and $2,436/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Opa Locka, FL

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Opa Locka with roughly 2,030 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $272 to $373 per month.

assisted properties

2,030

subsidized units

$323

typical rent

—

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Opa Locka

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Miami Garden Village LIHTC	506	—	—
Glorieta Gardens LIHTC	328	—	—
Crossings at University LIHTC	320	—	—
Aswan Village LIHTC	216	—	—
Cordoba Court Apartments PB Section 8	165	$371	—
Town Center LIHTC	127	—	—
Archbishop Mccarthy Residence PB Section 8	113	$316	—
Royal Palms Apartments §202 Senior	99	$321	—
Georgia Ayers LIHTC	72	—	—
135th Street Apartments PB Section 8	64	$272	—
Lock Towns Residential §811	20	$373	—

Section 8 apartments in Opa Locka (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
Cordoba Court Apartments PB Section 8	165	$371	—
Archbishop Mccarthy Residence PB Section 8	113	$316	—
135th Street Apartments PB Section 8	64	$272	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Opa Locka

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
Miami Garden Village LIHTC	506	—	—
Glorieta Gardens LIHTC	328	—	—
Crossings at University LIHTC	320	—	—
Aswan Village LIHTC	216	—	—
Town Center LIHTC	127	—	—
Georgia Ayers LIHTC	72	—	—

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 Opa Locka

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.