Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Sarasota, FL
There are 20 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Sarasota with roughly 1,370 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $296 to $553 per month. Median reported wait: about 52 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Sarasota
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Sarasota
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Club LIHTC | 192 | — | — |
| Rolling Green LIHTC | 118 | — | — |
| Bertha Mitchell Complex Public Housing | 100 | $553 | 52 mo |
| Mccown Towers PB Section 8 | 100 | $326 | — |
| Janie's Garden I LIHTC | 86 | — | — |
| Amaryllis Park Place LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Arbor Village LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Bayou Oaks LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Casa Santa Marta PB Section 8 | 78 | $405 | — |
| Mccown Towers Annex PB Section 8 | 75 | $360 | — |
| Janie's Garden Iii LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Janie's Garden Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| J. H. Floyd Sunshine Village PB Section 8 | 58 | $296 | — |
| Casa Santa Marta Ii §202 Senior | 52 | $402 | — |
| Meadow Park Independent Living, Inc §202 Senior | 43 | $338 | — |
| Beneva Oak Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $381 | — |
| Orchard Place of Sarasota §811 | 40 | $364 | — |
| Beals Property LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Abshire Property LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Williams Property LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Sarasota (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccown Towers PB Section 8 | 100 | $326 | — |
| Casa Santa Marta PB Section 8 | 78 | $405 | — |
| Mccown Towers Annex PB Section 8 | 75 | $360 | — |
| Janie's Garden Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| J. H. Floyd Sunshine Village PB Section 8 | 58 | $296 | — |
| Beneva Oak Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $381 | — |
Public housing developments in Sarasota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Mitchell Complex Public Housing | 100 | $553 | 52 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Sarasota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Club LIHTC | 192 | — | — |
| Rolling Green LIHTC | 118 | — | — |
| Janie's Garden I LIHTC | 86 | — | — |
| Amaryllis Park Place LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Arbor Village LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Bayou Oaks LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Janie's Garden Iii LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Beals Property LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Abshire Property LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Williams Property LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Sarasota County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Sarasota County: studio $1,418, 1-BR $1,686, 2-BR $1,958, 3-BR $2,537, 4-BR $3,027.
Full FMR table for Sarasota County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Sarasota
- 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
- North Port, FL
- Venice, FL
- Miami, FL
- Orlando, FL
- Jacksonville, FL
- Tampa, FL
- West Palm Beach, FL
- Homestead, FL
- Kissimmee, FL
- Naples, FL
- Pensacola, FL
- Gainesville, FL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.