How many low income apartments are in Tarpon Springs, FL?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Tarpon Springs with approximately 932 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Tarpon Springs?

Tenant-paid rents in Tarpon Springs's assisted buildings typically range from about $342 to $530 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Tarpon Springs?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Tarpon Springs?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Pinellas County: about $1,696/mo for one-bedroom and $1,977/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Tarpon Springs, FL

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Tarpon Springs with roughly 932 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $342 to $530 per month.

assisted properties

932

subsidized units

$436

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Tarpon Springs

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Tarpon Springs

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Riverside LIHTC	304	—	—
Savannah Cove LIHTC	160	—	—
The Villages at Tarpon PB Section 8	95	$342	—
Villages at Tarpon LIHTC	95	—	—
Sandpiper Village PB Section 8	80	$409	—
Eagle Ridge LIHTC	71	—	—
Eagle Ridge Apartments, Lllp PB Section 8	56	$530	—
Santos Isle LIHTC	50	—	—
Oak Ridge Estates LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing	21	$455	—

Section 8 apartments in Tarpon Springs (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
The Villages at Tarpon PB Section 8	95	$342	—
Sandpiper Village PB Section 8	80	$409	—
Eagle Ridge Apartments, Lllp PB Section 8	56	$530	—
Oak Ridge Estates LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing	21	$455	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Tarpon Springs

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
Riverside LIHTC	304	—	—
Savannah Cove LIHTC	160	—	—
Villages at Tarpon LIHTC	95	—	—
Eagle Ridge LIHTC	71	—	—
Santos Isle LIHTC	50	—	—

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 Tarpon Springs

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.