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Affordable housing in Florida: open lotteries and waitlists

Florida has 36 open affordable housing listings on Fair Shot Housing right now: 1 lottery, 4 waitlists, 15 first come listings and 16 Section 8 or public housing waitlists. Homes for sale are posted from $290,520 to $419,640. The next application deadline is Oct 13, 2026.

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Closing soon in Florida

These have the nearest application deadlines.

Closes in 7 daysFor rent

Project-based voucher waiting list — Lake Bradford Apartments (Tallahassee Housing Authority)

Tallahassee, FL

Section 8 building · Lottery

Rent not posted

1–3 bedrooms

Closes in 7 daysFor rent

Public housing waiting list (Pinewood Place and Springfield Apartments) — Tallahassee Housing Authority

Tallahassee, FL

Public housing · Lottery

Rent not posted

Homes and sizes not posted

Photo of Alora West Palm Beach - Workforce Housing Program rentals
Open nowFor rent

Alora West Palm Beach - Workforce Housing Program rentals

West Palm Beach, FL

Income-restricted rental · First come

Rent not posted

1–3 bedrooms

Photo of Brandon Estates - Workforce Housing Program rentals
Open nowFor rent

Brandon Estates - Workforce Housing Program rentals

West Palm Beach, FL

Income-restricted rental · First come

Rent not posted

1–3 bedrooms

OpenFor rent

Brentwood Lake Apartments - project-based voucher building (Jacksonville Housing)

Jacksonville, FL

Section 8 building · Waitlist

Rent not posted

2–3 bedrooms

OpenFor rent

Caroline Arms - project-based voucher building (Jacksonville Housing)

Jacksonville, FL

Section 8 building · Waitlist

Rent not posted

2–4 bedrooms

Quick facts for Florida

Open listings
361 lottery, 4 waitlists, 15 first come listings, 16 Section 8 or public housing waitlists
Price range for homes
$290,520 to $419,640Homes for sale that post a price (6 for sale in total).
Income limit, 2 people
$30,600 to $53,350The most a household of 2 can earn a year. Based on the 3 listings that post it.
Online applications
0 of 36Listings with an online application.
Where applications are posted
jaxha.org, pbchafl.org, discover.pbc.govThe sites most listings here link to.
Next deadline
Oct 13, 20262 listings with a deadline still ahead.
Data last checked
Oct 6, 2026

Every figure is worked out from the open listings above and changes as listings open and close. Each program sets its own income limit, often as a share of the area median income (the middle income in the area), so limits differ from listing to listing.

Apply-direct buildings in Florida

Besides the open listings above, Florida has 2,151 apply-direct buildings. There is no lottery to enter: you call the building (or the local housing office, for public housing) and ask if its waitlist is open. What is an apply-direct building?

496
Section 8 building
211
Public housing
1,342
Tax-credit building
409
Senior building
150
Building for people with disabilities
See these buildings by city

We count every building in the state. A building can be in more than one group, so the groups add up to more than 2,151. The list comes from HUD, the federal housing department (public housing, Section 8, senior and disability buildings, and tax-credit buildings), downloaded October 5, 2026. It does not say whether a waitlist is open, and some waitlists are closed or years long.

Questions about affordable housing in Florida

What kinds of affordable housing listings are open in Florida?

Florida has 1 lottery, 4 waitlists, 15 first come listings and 16 Section 8 or public housing waitlists open right now. Each listing says whether it is a lottery, a waitlist or first come.

How much does affordable housing cost in Florida?

Homes for sale are posted from $290,520 to $419,640. Rents in income-restricted rentals are usually set by a program formula tied to the middle income in the area (the area median income) instead of the market, so they are often lower than similar homes nearby.

What income do I need to qualify for affordable housing in Florida?

Among the 3 listings in Florida that post an income limit, the most a household of 2 can earn a year ranges from $30,600 to $53,350. Some programs also set a minimum income, and limits are higher for larger households. Both differ from listing to listing. The free qualify check compares your household with the income limit and rules on each open listing.

Can I apply online for affordable housing in Florida?

None of the 36 open listings in Florida that we track has an online application; they use paper, email or in-person steps. Listings here link to jaxha.org (5 listings), pbchafl.org (5 listings) and discover.pbc.gov (4 listings). Check each listing for any application fee the program states, and be careful with anyone who asks you to pay to enter a lottery.

When is the next housing deadline in Florida?

The next application deadline in Florida is Oct 13, 2026, and 2 open listings have a deadline still ahead. Listings without a deadline, such as waitlists and first come listings, stay open until the program closes them.

How lotteries, waitlists and first come work

All 36 open listings in Florida

The open listings we have here, with their kind of housing and how you get in. Open one to see its deadline, rent or price, income limits and how to apply.

Keep looking

Fair Shot Housing is not a government agency. Listing details come from public agency sources; always confirm them with the program before you apply.