Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Palatka, FL
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Palatka with roughly 1,173 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $206 to $397 per month. Median reported wait: about 43 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Palatka
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Ridge Senior LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Woodland Point LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Northside Public Housing | 115 | $397 | 43 mo |
| James A. Long Public Housing | 100 | $335 | 60 mo |
| College Arms Apartments I PB Section 8 | 94 | $317 | — |
| Rosa Ragsdale Public Housing | 84 | $325 | 12 mo |
| W. Madison Heights Public Housing | 84 | $347 | 71 mo |
| Grand Pines LIHTC | 78 | — | — |
| Barry Apartments PB Section 8 | 75 | $356 | — |
| Kay Larkin LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Carriage Gate of Palatka LIHTC | 47 | — | — |
| Mellon Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $206 | — |
| Annie M Spell Senior Community Public Housing | 38 | $330 | 26 mo |
| Cherry Tree Ii LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Cherry Tree I LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Progressive Housing PB Section 8 | 24 | $309 | — |
| College Arms Apartments PB Section 8 | 13 | $302 | — |
| Arc of Putnam County Group Home PB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Palatka (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Arms Apartments I PB Section 8 | 94 | $317 | — |
| Barry Apartments PB Section 8 | 75 | $356 | — |
| Mellon Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $206 | — |
| Progressive Housing PB Section 8 | 24 | $309 | — |
| College Arms Apartments PB Section 8 | 13 | $302 | — |
| Arc of Putnam County Group Home PB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Palatka
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Public Housing | 115 | $397 | 43 mo |
| James A. Long Public Housing | 100 | $335 | 60 mo |
| Rosa Ragsdale Public Housing | 84 | $325 | 12 mo |
| W. Madison Heights Public Housing | 84 | $347 | 71 mo |
| Annie M Spell Senior Community Public Housing | 38 | $330 | 26 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Palatka
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Ridge Senior LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Woodland Point LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Grand Pines LIHTC | 78 | — | — |
| Kay Larkin LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Carriage Gate of Palatka LIHTC | 47 | — | — |
| Cherry Tree Ii LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Cherry Tree I LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Putnam County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Putnam County: studio $874, 1-BR $880, 2-BR $1,155, 3-BR $1,452, 4-BR $1,529.
Full FMR table for Putnam County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Palatka
- 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
- Miami, FL
- Orlando, FL
- Jacksonville, FL
- Tampa, FL
- West Palm Beach, FL
- Homestead, FL
- Kissimmee, FL
- Naples, FL
- Pensacola, FL
- Gainesville, FL
- Tallahassee, FL
- Cutler Bay, FL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.