Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Saint Petersburg, FL
There are 22 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Saint Petersburg with roughly 1,458 assisted units — including 11 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 $72 to $503 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Saint Petersburg
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Saint Petersburg
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Knox Apts PB Section 8 | 300 | $368 | — |
| Peterborough Apartments PB Section 8 | 150 | $423 | — |
| 540 Town Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 145 | $425 | — |
| Brookside Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 137 | $332 | — |
| The Viridian Apartments PB Section 8 | 133 | $394 | — |
| Burlington Tower PB Section 8 | 115 | $352 | — |
| Boca Ciega Townhomes PB Section 8 | 108 | $503 | — |
| Citrus Grove Apartments PB Section 8 | 84 | $343 | — |
| Casa Santa Cruz §202 Senior | 76 | $379 | — |
| Greenview Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | $357 | — |
| Parc Apartments PB Section 8 | 24 | $124 | — |
| 128 Place §811 | 18 | $282 | — |
| Dome District Apartments §811 | 18 | $309 | — |
| Community Housing Pinellas Inc §811 | 15 | $72 | — |
| Forest Meadows Apartments §811 | 15 | $360 | — |
| Lake Winds Apt Inc §811 | 14 | — | — |
| Palmetto Breeze Apartments §811 | 12 | $266 | — |
| Abilities at Windjammer I, Inc. §811 | 10 | — | — |
| Abilities at Casablanca, Inc. §811 | 9 | — | — |
| Abilities at Windjammer, Ii, Inc. §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Parc Housing Ii PB Section 8 | 8 | $327 | — |
| Abilities at Parklane, Inc. §811 | 7 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Saint Petersburg (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Knox Apts PB Section 8 | 300 | $368 | — |
| Peterborough Apartments PB Section 8 | 150 | $423 | — |
| 540 Town Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 145 | $425 | — |
| Brookside Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 137 | $332 | — |
| The Viridian Apartments PB Section 8 | 133 | $394 | — |
| Burlington Tower PB Section 8 | 115 | $352 | — |
| Boca Ciega Townhomes PB Section 8 | 108 | $503 | — |
| Citrus Grove Apartments PB Section 8 | 84 | $343 | — |
| Greenview Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | $357 | — |
| Parc Apartments PB Section 8 | 24 | $124 | — |
| Parc Housing Ii PB Section 8 | 8 | $327 | — |
Voucher rent limits: Pinellas County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Pinellas County: studio $1,593, 1-BR $1,696, 2-BR $1,977, 3-BR $2,527, 4-BR $3,077.
Full FMR table for Pinellas County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Saint Petersburg
- 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
- Clearwater, FL
- Dunedin, FL
- Largo, FL
- Palm Harbor, FL
- Pinellas Park, FL
- St Petersburg, FL
- Tarpon Springs, FL
- Miami, FL
- Orlando, FL
- Jacksonville, FL
- Tampa, FL
- West Palm Beach, FL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.