How many low income apartments are in Port Charlotte, FL?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in Port Charlotte with approximately 890 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Port Charlotte?

Tenant-paid rents in Port Charlotte's assisted buildings typically range from about $370 to $438 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 Port Charlotte?

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 Port Charlotte?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Charlotte County: about $1,167/mo for one-bedroom and $1,470/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Port Charlotte, FL

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Port Charlotte with roughly 890 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $370 to $438 per month.

assisted properties

890

subsidized units

$404

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Port Charlotte

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Port Charlotte

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Hampton Point LIHTC	284	—	—
Murdock Circle LIHTC	264	—	—
Charleston Cay LIHTCPB Section 8	128	—	—
Charlotte Towers PB Section 8	97	$370	—
Villa San Carlos Ii §202 Senior	53	$382	—
Villa San Carlos PB Section 8	50	$380	—
Harbor Place §811	14	$438	—

Section 8 apartments in Port Charlotte (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
Charleston Cay LIHTCPB Section 8	128	—	—
Charlotte Towers PB Section 8	97	$370	—
Villa San Carlos PB Section 8	50	$380	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Port Charlotte

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
Hampton Point LIHTC	284	—	—
Murdock Circle LIHTC	264	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Charlotte County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Charlotte County: studio $1,159, 1-BR $1,167, 2-BR $1,470, 3-BR $2,041, 4-BR $2,326.

Full FMR table for Charlotte County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Port Charlotte

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.