How many low income apartments are in Riviera Beach, FL?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Riviera Beach with approximately 928 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Riviera Beach?

Tenant-paid rents in Riviera Beach's assisted buildings typically range from about $231 to $390 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 Riviera Beach?

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 Riviera Beach?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Palm Beach County: about $1,901/mo for one-bedroom and $2,254/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Riviera Beach, FL

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Riviera Beach with roughly 928 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $231 to $390 per month.

assisted properties

928

subsidized units

$311

typical rent

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median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Riviera Beach

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Indian Trace LIHTC	330	—	—
Azure Estates PB Section 8	216	$231	—
Spinnaker Landing LIHTC	122	—	—
Mystic Woods Ii LIHTC	92	—	—
Villa Franciscan §202 Senior	84	$354	—
Mystic Woods Apts Phase I LIHTC	71	—	—
Heron Estates Senior LIHTCPublic Housing	11	$390	—
1130 Blue Heron Apartments Public Housing	2	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Riviera Beach (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
Azure Estates PB Section 8	216	$231	—

Public housing developments in Riviera Beach

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
Heron Estates Senior LIHTCPublic Housing	11	$390	—
1130 Blue Heron Apartments Public Housing	2	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Riviera Beach

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
Indian Trace LIHTC	330	—	—
Spinnaker Landing LIHTC	122	—	—
Mystic Woods Ii LIHTC	92	—	—
Mystic Woods Apts Phase I LIHTC	71	—	—
Heron Estates Senior LIHTCPublic Housing	11	$390	—

Voucher rent limits: Palm Beach County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Palm Beach County: studio $1,788, 1-BR $1,901, 2-BR $2,254, 3-BR $2,920, 4-BR $3,388.

Full FMR table for Palm Beach County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Riviera Beach

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.