How many low income apartments are in Winter Park, FL?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Winter Park with approximately 825 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Winter Park?

Tenant-paid rents in Winter Park's assisted buildings typically range from about $397 to $539 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 Winter Park?

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 Winter Park?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Orange County: about $1,731/mo for one-bedroom and $1,972/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Winter Park, FL

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Winter Park with roughly 825 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $397 to $539 per month. Median reported wait: about 61 months.

assisted properties

825

subsidized units

$468

typical rent

61 mo

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Winter Park

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
The Meadows and Tranquil Terrace Public Housing	171	$539	61 mo
Calvary Towers PB Section 8	156	$397	—
San Jose of Seminole LIHTC	121	—	—
Village Park Senior LIHTC	105	—	—
Golden Oaks LIHTC	96	—	—
Goldenrod Pointe LIHTC	70	—	—
Howell Branch Cove LIHTCPB Section 8	58	—	—
The Oaks and the Meadows PB Section 8	48	$415	—

Section 8 apartments in Winter Park (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
Calvary Towers PB Section 8	156	$397	—
Howell Branch Cove LIHTCPB Section 8	58	—	—
The Oaks and the Meadows PB Section 8	48	$415	—

Public housing developments in Winter Park

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
The Meadows and Tranquil Terrace Public Housing	171	$539	61 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Winter Park

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
San Jose of Seminole LIHTC	121	—	—
Village Park Senior LIHTC	105	—	—
Golden Oaks LIHTC	96	—	—
Goldenrod Pointe LIHTC	70	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Orange County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Orange County: studio $1,650, 1-BR $1,731, 2-BR $1,972, 3-BR $2,476, 4-BR $2,924.

Full FMR table for Orange County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Winter Park

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.