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.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Starke
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported 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 →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported 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 →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported 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
- 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
- Miami, FL
- Orlando, FL
- Jacksonville, FL
- Tampa, FL
- West Palm Beach, FL
- Homestead, FL
- Kissimmee, FL
- Naples, FL
- Pensacola, FL
- Gainesville, FL
- Tallahassee, FL
- Cutler Bay, FL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.