Orlando Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Orlando and Sanford, Florida.

Waiting List
Closed: Orlando, Florida Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Somerset Landings Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Georgetown Square Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Orlando Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Orlando, Florida Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Orlando Housing Authority (OHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open from September 27, 2015, until October 3, 2015. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online pre-application available on the OHA website. The pre-application was available online only. 

For more information, visit the OHA website.

Closed: Somerset Landings Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Orlando Housing Authority (OHA) last accepted Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for apartments at Somerset Landing Apartments from October 30, 2023, until November 1, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following property:

  • Somerset Landings Apartments - located in Sanford. Offering 1, 2 and 3-bedroom units.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the OHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the OHA public notice on October 24, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Georgetown Square Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Orlando Housing Authority (OHA) Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list for apartments at Georgetown Square is currently open. Applications are being accepted from August 31, 2020, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the OHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PR Newswire article, as of September 1, 2020.

Open Until Further Notice: Orlando Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Orlando Housing Authority (OHA) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least September, 2020, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

Income limit information can be found here.

For more information, visit the OHA Public Housing page, or the OHA website.

About The Agency

Orlando Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 5,537 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

390 North Bumby Avenue, Orlando, FL

Visit Website(407) 895-3300

Section 8 Application Checklist

file_download Download

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 Orlando Housing Authority?

Orlando Housing Authority serves 5,206 low-income households. The agency manages 4,720 Housing Choice Vouchers and 1,100 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Orlando Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 65 percent of households served by Orlando Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 89 percent of Orlando Housing Authority households.

How many Orlando Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 1,405 households and make up 27 percent of households served by Orlando Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Orlando Housing Authority?

There are 4060 female-headed renter households living in Orlando Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 78% of those served by the Orlando Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Orlando Housing Authority renters?

Black 2,343
Asian-Pacific Islander 52
White 521
Hispanic 2,291

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Orlando Housing Authority?

There are 2186 households headed by seniors served by the Orlando Housing Authority. Senior households are 42% of households in Orlando Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Orlando Housing Authority housing?

There are 1665 persons with disabilities living in Orlando Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 32% of households served by the Orlando Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Orlando Housing Authority?

The Orlando Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Orlando Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Orlando Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on September 27, 2015 and closed on October 3, 2015.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Orlando Housing Authority

The Villas at Carver Park

854 Carver Park St, Orlando, Florida 32805

Georgetown Square

400 S Locust Ave, Sanford, Florida 32771

Johnson Manor

4775 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, Florida 32812

Lorna Doone Apartments

1617 W Central Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32805

Marden Meadows Apartments

1541 Marden Gardens Ct, Apopka, Florida 32703

Omega Apartments

2813 Gamma Dr, Orlando, Florida 32810

Ivey Lane Homes

24 Fanfair Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32811

Murchison Terrace

3527 N. Wilts Circle, Orlando, Florida 32805

Lake Mann Homes

624 Bethune Dr, Orlando, Florida 32805

Griffin Park

520 Callahan Dr, Orlando, Florida 32805

The Landings at Carver Park

1103 Cypress St, Orlando, Florida 32805

Jackson Court Apartments

523 W JACKSON ST, Orlando, Florida 32805

Meadow Lake Apartments

3546 Meadow Lake Ln, Orlando, Florida 32808

Reeves Terrace

200 Victor Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32803