Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Starke, FL

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Starke with roughly 266 assisted units — including 2 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 $402 to $402 per month.

4
assisted properties
266
subsidized units
$402
typical rent
median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Starke

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Whispering Oaks LIHTC 120
Arborside Preserve 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 70
Orangewood Apts PB Section 8 46$402
Pine Forest Ii LIHTC 30

Section 8 apartments in Starke (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 →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Arborside Preserve 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 70
Orangewood Apts PB Section 8 46$402

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Starke

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Whispering Oaks LIHTC 120
Pine Forest Ii LIHTC 30

Voucher rent limits: Bradford County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Bradford County: studio $976, 1-BR $1,022, 2-BR $1,120, 3-BR $1,433, 4-BR $1,879.

Full FMR table for Bradford County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Starke

  1. 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.
  2. Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
  3. Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
  4. 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.