Low Income & Subsidized Housing in St Petersburg, FL
There are 30 subsidized and income-restricted properties in St Petersburg with roughly 2,240 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 22 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $274 to $418 per month. Median reported wait: about 68 months.
Map of subsidized housing in St Petersburg
Complete directory of subsidized housing in St Petersburg
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyngate LIHTC | 264 | — | — |
| Jordan Park LIHTC | 237 | — | — |
| Viridian LIHTC | 188 | — | — |
| Landings at Cross Bayou LIHTC | 184 | — | — |
| Booker Creek LIHTC | 156 | — | — |
| Peterborough LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Disston Place Public Housing | 134 | $418 | 68 mo |
| Boca Ciega LIHTC | 109 | — | — |
| Campbell Landings LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Burlington Post LIHTC | 86 | — | — |
| Harbour's Edge LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| City Place LIHTC | 82 | — | — |
| James Park LIHTC | 82 | — | — |
| Portland LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Transfiguration Manor §202 Senior | 68 | $339 | — |
| Burlington Place LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Boley Centers PB Section 8 | 40 | $360 | — |
| Urban Landings LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Salt Creek LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Sandpebble LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Arlington Avenue Apartments, Inc. §811 | 16 | $274 | — |
| Broadwater Place §811 | 14 | — | — |
| Clam Bayou, Inc §811 | 14 | $303 | — |
| Twin Brooks Apartments §811 | 14 | $306 | — |
| Laurel Trace, Inc. §811 | 9 | — | — |
| Family Fresh Start I LIHTC | 7 | — | — |
| Family Fresh Start Ii LIHTC | 5 | — | — |
| Roffey Properties LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Sunshine 100 LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Sunshine 102 LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in St 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Boley Centers PB Section 8 | 40 | $360 | — |
Public housing developments in St Petersburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disston Place Public Housing | 134 | $418 | 68 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in St Petersburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyngate LIHTC | 264 | — | — |
| Jordan Park LIHTC | 237 | — | — |
| Viridian LIHTC | 188 | — | — |
| Landings at Cross Bayou LIHTC | 184 | — | — |
| Booker Creek LIHTC | 156 | — | — |
| Peterborough LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Boca Ciega LIHTC | 109 | — | — |
| Campbell Landings LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Burlington Post LIHTC | 86 | — | — |
| Harbour's Edge LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| City Place LIHTC | 82 | — | — |
| James Park LIHTC | 82 | — | — |
| Burlington Place LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Urban Landings LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Salt Creek LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
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 St 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
- Saint 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.