Low Income & Subsidized Housing in West Palm Beach, FL
There are 52 subsidized and income-restricted properties in West Palm Beach with roughly 7,428 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 37 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $255 to $646 per month. Median reported wait: about 39 months.
Map of subsidized housing in West Palm Beach
Complete directory of subsidized housing in West Palm Beach
Section 8 apartments in West Palm Beach (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Grove Apartments Aka Lake Mang PB Section 8 | 150 | $429 | — |
| St James Residences PB Section 8 | 148 | $350 | — |
| Twin Lakes PB Section 8 | 148 | $646 | — |
| Robinson Village/pleasant City PB Section 8 | 134 | $543 | — |
| Wedgewood Apartments PB Section 8 | 80 | $311 | — |
| El Cid Apartments PB Section 8 | 72 | $255 | — |
| Dr. Alice Moore LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Lakeside Commons Preservation Ltd PB Section 8 | 25 | $519 | — |
| Palm Beach County Group Home PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
Public housing developments in West Palm Beach
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole Estate Apt. & Schall Public Housing | 293 | $556 | 32 mo |
| Southridge Public Housing | 148 | $372 | 77 mo |
| Dyson Circle & South Bay Apartments Public Housing | 134 | $483 | 39 mo |
| Dunbar Village Project Public Housing | 9 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in West Palm Beach
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossings Or Arbors LIHTC | 769 | — | — |
| Renaissance LIHTC | 344 | — | — |
| Hampton Court - Mangonia Park LIHTC | 288 | — | — |
| Malibu Bay LIHTC | 264 | — | — |
| Waverly LIHTC | 260 | — | — |
| Mangonia Residence LIHTC | 252 | — | — |
| Windsor Park LIHTC | 240 | — | — |
| Madison Chase LIHTC | 230 | — | — |
| Woodlake LIHTC | 224 | — | — |
| Palms West I LIHTC | 218 | — | — |
| Lake Shore LIHTC | 192 | — | — |
| Saddlebrook LIHTC | 192 | — | — |
| Mallards Landing LIHTC | 163 | — | — |
| Brenton at Abbey Park LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Brenton at Abbey Park LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Palm Beach County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Palm Beach County: studio $1,788, 1-BR $1,901, 2-BR $2,254, 3-BR $2,920, 4-BR $3,388.
Full FMR table for Palm Beach County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in West Palm Beach
- 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
- Belle Glade, FL
- Boynton Beach, FL
- Delray Beach, FL
- Greenacres, FL
- Lake Worth, FL
- Pahokee, FL
- Riviera Beach, FL
- Miami, FL
- Orlando, FL
- Jacksonville, FL
- Tampa, FL
- Homestead, FL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.