Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Orlando, FL
There are 151 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Orlando with roughly 27,801 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 0 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $267 to $708 per month. Median reported wait: about 45 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Orlando
Section 8 apartments in Orlando (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 312 | — | — |
| Clarcona Groves LIHTCPB Section 8 | 264 | — | — |
| Jernigan Gardens PB Section 8 | 256 | $267 | — |
| Landings at Timberleaf LIHTCPB Section 8 | 240 | — | — |
| Valencia Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 208 | — | — |
| William Booth Towers PB Section 8 | 168 | $320 | — |
| Palm Grove Garden Apartments PB Section 8 | 141 | $332 | — |
| Covenant on the Lakes Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | 122 | — | — |
| Hawthorne Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Kinneret Ii PB Section 8 | 112 | $362 | — |
| Marbella Cove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Silver Lakes Village PB Section 8 | 103 | $327 | — |
| College Park Towers PB Section 8 | 102 | $365 | — |
| Antioch Manor PB Section 8 | 101 | $377 | — |
| Orlando Cloisters PB Section 8 | 101 | $326 | — |
Public housing developments in Orlando
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reeves Terrace Public Housing | 219 | $611 | — |
| Reeves Terrace Public Housing | 219 | $611 | — |
| Lake Mann Homes Public Housing | 205 | $593 | — |
| Lake Mann Homes Public Housing | 205 | $593 | — |
| Murchison Terrace Public Housing | 189 | $596 | — |
| Murchison Terrace Public Housing | 189 | $596 | — |
| Ivey Lane Homes Public Housing | 181 | $708 | — |
| Ivey Lane Homes Public Housing | 181 | $708 | — |
| Omega Apts/marden Meadows Public Housing | 117 | $702 | — |
| Omega Apts/marden Meadows Public Housing | 117 | $702 | — |
| Lorna Doone Apts Public Housing | 104 | $342 | — |
| Lorna Doone Apts Public Housing | 104 | $342 | — |
| Meadow Lake Apts Public Housing | 87 | $366 | — |
| Meadow Lake Apts Public Housing | 87 | $366 | — |
| The Villas at Carver Park Public Housing | 64 | $337 | 55 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Orlando
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford East LIHTC | 460 | — | — |
| Woodhill LIHTC | 450 | — | — |
| Pinnacle Cove LIHTC | 420 | — | — |
| Northbridge Apt Homes on Millenia Lake I LIHTC | 396 | — | — |
| Willow Key LIHTC | 384 | — | — |
| Grand Reserve at Maitland Park LIHTC | 364 | — | — |
| Riverfront Apts LIHTC | 356 | — | — |
| Caribbean Key Apts LIHTC | 352 | — | — |
| Grand Reserve at Lee Vista LIHTC | 338 | — | — |
| Landings on Millenia Boulevard LIHTC | 336 | — | — |
| Retreat at Valencia LIHTC | 336 | — | — |
| Buena Vista Point LIHTC | 324 | — | — |
| Brentwood Club on Millenia Boulevard LIHTC | 312 | — | — |
| Chapel Trace LIHTC | 312 | — | — |
| Lee Vista Club LIHTC | 312 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Orange County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Orange County: studio $1,650, 1-BR $1,731, 2-BR $1,972, 3-BR $2,476, 4-BR $2,924.
Full FMR table for Orange County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Orlando
- 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
- Apopka, FL
- Winter Park, FL
- Miami, FL
- Jacksonville, FL
- Tampa, FL
- West Palm Beach, FL
- Homestead, FL
- Kissimmee, FL
- Pensacola, FL
- Naples, 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.