Orange County Housing and Community Development Division

This housing agency serves Orange County, Florida.

Waiting List
Closed: Orange County, Florida Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Orange County, Florida Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Orange County Housing and Community Development Division (OCHCD) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from May 9, 2023, until May 11, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

  • 1 Person $29.050 | 5 Persons $44,800
  • 2 Persons $33,200 | 6 Persons $48,100
  • 3 Persons $37,350 | 7 Person $51,400
  • 4 Persons $41,450 | 8 Persons $54,750

Preferences have not been confirmed.

1,000 selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the OCHCD website.

Sources: This information was verified by a OCHCD representative on April 28, 2023.

About The Agency

Orange County Housing and Community Development Division provides affordable housing for up to 1,263 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

525 East South Street, Orlando, FL

Visit Website(407) 836-5150

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Orange County Housing and Community Development Division?

Orange County Housing and Community Development Division serves 1,290 low-income households. The agency manages 1,358 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Orange County Housing and Community Development Division?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 66 percent of households served by Orange County Housing and Community Development Division. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 88 percent of Orange County Housing and Community Development Division households.

How many Orange County Housing and Community Development Division residents are employed?

Working adults head 451 households and make up 35 percent of households served by Orange County Housing and Community Development Division.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Orange County Housing and Community Development Division?

There are 1148 female-headed renter households living in Orange County Housing and Community Development Division housing. Households headed by females are 89% of those served by the Orange County Housing and Community Development Division.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Orange County Housing and Community Development Division renters?

Black 606
White 90
Hispanic 581

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Orange County Housing and Community Development Division?

There are 335 households headed by seniors served by the Orange County Housing and Community Development Division. Senior households are 26% of households in Orange County Housing and Community Development Division housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Orange County Housing and Community Development Division housing?

There are 322 persons with disabilities living in Orange County Housing and Community Development Division housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 25% of households served by the Orange County Housing and Community Development Division.

How often does Orange County Housing and Community Development Division open new waiting lists?

Orange County Housing and Community Development Division’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on May 9, 2023 and closed on May 11, 2023.