Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Tallahassee, FL
There are 32 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Tallahassee with roughly 3,576 assisted units — including 14 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 17 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $249 to $598 per month. Median reported wait: about 87 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Tallahassee
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Tallahassee
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes at San Marcos LIHTC | 312 | — | — |
| Banyan Bay Club LIHTC | 280 | — | — |
| Glen Oaks LIHTC | 256 | — | — |
| Springfield Apts Public Housing | 189 | $393 | 82 mo |
| Arrow Pointe LIHTC | 184 | — | — |
| Sienna Square LIHTC | 184 | — | — |
| Savannah Sound LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Jamestown Woods LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Pinewood Place Public Housing | 147 | $598 | 91 mo |
| Hickory Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | — | — |
| Springwood - Tallahassee LIHTC | 113 | — | — |
| Kenwood Place LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Mission Hills Apartments PB Section 8 | 112 | $349 | — |
| Casa Calderon PB Section 8 | 111 | $336 | — |
| Magnolia Terrace PB Section 8 | 108 | $249 | — |
| Georgia Belle Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $361 | — |
| Griffin Heights Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $264 | — |
| Leon Arms PB Section 8 | 100 | $261 | — |
| Sunrise Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 99 | $279 | — |
| Goodbread Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | 93 | — | — |
| Casanas Village at Frenchtown Square LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Lake Ella Manor PB Section 8 | 72 | $357 | — |
| Briarwood Apts Ii PB Section 8 | 63 | $317 | — |
| Bethel Towers §202 Senior | 59 | $383 | — |
| Palmetto Apartments PB Section 8 | 52 | $296 | — |
| Miracle Village Inc §202 Senior | 44 | $374 | — |
| Gibb Mabry Village §811 | 39 | $384 | — |
| Gibb Oakridge Village PB Section 8 | 39 | $335 | — |
| Briarwood Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 37 | $400 | — |
| Sunshine Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| California Villas LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Aesop Property LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Tallahassee (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | — | — |
| Mission Hills Apartments PB Section 8 | 112 | $349 | — |
| Casa Calderon PB Section 8 | 111 | $336 | — |
| Magnolia Terrace PB Section 8 | 108 | $249 | — |
| Georgia Belle Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $361 | — |
| Griffin Heights Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $264 | — |
| Leon Arms PB Section 8 | 100 | $261 | — |
| Sunrise Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 99 | $279 | — |
| Goodbread Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | 93 | — | — |
| Lake Ella Manor PB Section 8 | 72 | $357 | — |
| Briarwood Apts Ii PB Section 8 | 63 | $317 | — |
| Palmetto Apartments PB Section 8 | 52 | $296 | — |
| Gibb Oakridge Village PB Section 8 | 39 | $335 | — |
| Briarwood Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 37 | $400 | — |
Public housing developments in Tallahassee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Apts Public Housing | 189 | $393 | 82 mo |
| Pinewood Place Public Housing | 147 | $598 | 91 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Tallahassee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes at San Marcos LIHTC | 312 | — | — |
| Banyan Bay Club LIHTC | 280 | — | — |
| Glen Oaks LIHTC | 256 | — | — |
| Arrow Pointe LIHTC | 184 | — | — |
| Sienna Square LIHTC | 184 | — | — |
| Savannah Sound LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Jamestown Woods LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Springwood - Tallahassee LIHTC | 113 | — | — |
| Kenwood Place LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Casanas Village at Frenchtown Square LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Sunshine Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| California Villas LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Aesop Property LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Leon County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Leon County: studio $1,097, 1-BR $1,204, 2-BR $1,352, 3-BR $1,674, 4-BR $1,790.
Full FMR table for Leon County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Tallahassee
- 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
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- Homestead, FL
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.