Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Winter Haven, FL
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Winter Haven with roughly 1,453 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $317 to $417 per month. Median reported wait: about 34 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Winter Haven
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Winter Haven
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas at Lake Smart LIHTC | 220 | — | — |
| Winter Haven Manor PB Section 8 | 125 | $417 | — |
| Abbey Lane Apartments PB Section 8 | 124 | $318 | — |
| Name Unknown Public Housing | 121 | $412 | 34 mo |
| Episcopal-catholic Apartments PB Section 8 | 97 | $410 | — |
| Palm Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Palm Place Apartments PB Section 8 | 90 | $335 | — |
| Sunrise Bay Apts LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Lakeside Terrace Senior LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Lakeview Tower PB Section 8 | 82 | $358 | — |
| Cypress Cove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Tupelo Vue LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Cypress Cathedral Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | $360 | — |
| Wahneta Palms LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Ridgewood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | $317 | — |
| Lakeside Terrace Public Housing | 13 | $343 | — |
| 8th Street Scattered Site Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Winter Haven (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Haven Manor PB Section 8 | 125 | $417 | — |
| Abbey Lane Apartments PB Section 8 | 124 | $318 | — |
| Episcopal-catholic Apartments PB Section 8 | 97 | $410 | — |
| Palm Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Palm Place Apartments PB Section 8 | 90 | $335 | — |
| Lakeview Tower PB Section 8 | 82 | $358 | — |
| Cypress Cove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Cypress Cathedral Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | $360 | — |
| Wahneta Palms LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Ridgewood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | $317 | — |
Public housing developments in Winter Haven
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name Unknown Public Housing | 121 | $412 | 34 mo |
| Lakeside Terrace Public Housing | 13 | $343 | — |
| 8th Street Scattered Site Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Winter Haven
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas at Lake Smart LIHTC | 220 | — | — |
| Sunrise Bay Apts LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Lakeside Terrace Senior LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Tupelo Vue LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Polk County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Polk County: studio $1,226, 1-BR $1,230, 2-BR $1,497, 3-BR $2,023, 4-BR $2,511.
Full FMR table for Polk County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Winter Haven
- 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
- Bartow, FL
- Haines City, FL
- Lake Wales, FL
- Lakeland, FL
- Miami, FL
- Orlando, FL
- Jacksonville, FL
- Tampa, FL
- West Palm Beach, FL
- Homestead, FL
- Kissimmee, FL
- Naples, FL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.