Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Pensacola, FL
There are 43 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Pensacola with roughly 4,380 assisted units — including 18 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 23 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $206 to $423 per month. Median reported wait: about 16 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Pensacola
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Pensacola
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoddert Place LIHTC | 320 | — | — |
| Oakwood Terrace I PB Section 8 | 300 | $216 | — |
| Peachtree Commons LIHTC | 218 | — | — |
| Forest Creek Apartments PB Section 8 | 200 | $253 | — |
| Moreno Court Public Housing | 200 | $309 | 25 mo |
| Pensacola Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 200 | $206 | — |
| Westminster Village I-v PB Section 8 | 198 | $363 | — |
| The Moorings PB Section 8 | 187 | $345 | — |
| Attucks Court Public Housing | 172 | $333 | 16 mo |
| Gonzalez-replacement Public Housing | 171 | $366 | 15 mo |
| Johnson Lakes LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Pines at Warrington LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Pensacola Retirement Village Inc PB Section 8 | 158 | $365 | — |
| Sunrise Apartments PB Section 8 | 151 | $378 | — |
| Alabaster Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 147 | — | — |
| Arbours at Ensley LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| College Trace Apts PB Section 8 | 111 | $382 | — |
| Palafox Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Lucas Creek LIHTC | 93 | — | — |
| Englewood Senior LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Fairfield Manor LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Morris Court Ii LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Fairfield Village PB Section 8 | 72 | $336 | — |
| Silurian Pond LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Vista 17 at Cervantes LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Harbour Place Apartments PB Section 8 | 68 | $342 | — |
| Cerny Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 60 | $423 | — |
| Name Unknown Public Housing | 60 | $334 | 12 mo |
| Pensacola Affordable LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Sugar Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Ahepa 296 Apartments Inc. §202 Senior | 50 | $422 | — |
| Morris Court Iii LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Westwood Homes PB Section 8 | 50 | $383 | — |
| Wesley Scott Place LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Lakeview Villa PB Section 8 | 20 | $383 | — |
| Devilliers Gardens LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Pensacola Voa Living Ctr, Inc §811 | 13 | $385 | — |
| Lakeview Place PB Section 8 | 8 | $239 | — |
| Springhill LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| Jackson Street Property LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Moreno Property LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Pleming Property LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Sixth Avenue Property LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Pensacola (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Terrace I PB Section 8 | 300 | $216 | — |
| Forest Creek Apartments PB Section 8 | 200 | $253 | — |
| Pensacola Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 200 | $206 | — |
| Westminster Village I-v PB Section 8 | 198 | $363 | — |
| The Moorings PB Section 8 | 187 | $345 | — |
| Pines at Warrington LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Pensacola Retirement Village Inc PB Section 8 | 158 | $365 | — |
| Sunrise Apartments PB Section 8 | 151 | $378 | — |
| Alabaster Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 147 | — | — |
| College Trace Apts PB Section 8 | 111 | $382 | — |
| Palafox Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Fairfield Village PB Section 8 | 72 | $336 | — |
| Harbour Place Apartments PB Section 8 | 68 | $342 | — |
| Cerny Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 60 | $423 | — |
| Sugar Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Pensacola
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moreno Court Public Housing | 200 | $309 | 25 mo |
| Attucks Court Public Housing | 172 | $333 | 16 mo |
| Gonzalez-replacement Public Housing | 171 | $366 | 15 mo |
| Name Unknown Public Housing | 60 | $334 | 12 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Pensacola
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoddert Place LIHTC | 320 | — | — |
| Peachtree Commons LIHTC | 218 | — | — |
| Johnson Lakes LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Arbours at Ensley LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Lucas Creek LIHTC | 93 | — | — |
| Englewood Senior LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Fairfield Manor LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Morris Court Ii LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Silurian Pond LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Vista 17 at Cervantes LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Pensacola Affordable LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Morris Court Iii LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Wesley Scott Place LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Devilliers Gardens LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Springhill LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Escambia County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Escambia County: studio $1,112, 1-BR $1,257, 2-BR $1,471, 3-BR $1,952, 4-BR $2,380.
Full FMR table for Escambia County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Pensacola
- 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.
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- Naples, FL
- Gainesville, FL
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.