How many low income apartments are in Plant City, FL?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in Plant City with approximately 837 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Plant City?

Tenant-paid rents in Plant City's assisted buildings typically range from about $375 to $614 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 Plant City?

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 Plant City?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Hillsborough County: about $1,696/mo for one-bedroom and $1,977/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Plant City, FL

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Plant City with roughly 837 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $375 to $614 per month. Median reported wait: about 20 months.

assisted properties

837

subsidized units

$495

typical rent

20 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Plant City

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Plant City

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Woodbridge at Walden Lake LIHTC	236	—	—
Park Springs LIHTC	200	—	—
Maryland/madison Public Housing	199	$614	20 mo
Plant City Towers PB Section 8	74	$397	—
San Clemente Villas §202 Senior	68	$375	—
Plant City Living Center §202 Senior	42	—	—
Brewer's Bridgeway §811	18	$392	—

Section 8 apartments in Plant City (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
Plant City Towers PB Section 8	74	$397	—

Public housing developments in Plant City

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
Maryland/madison Public Housing	199	$614	20 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Plant City

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
Woodbridge at Walden Lake LIHTC	236	—	—
Park Springs LIHTC	200	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Hillsborough County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Hillsborough County: studio $1,593, 1-BR $1,696, 2-BR $1,977, 3-BR $2,527, 4-BR $3,077.

Full FMR table for Hillsborough County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Plant City

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.