Broward County Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Broward County, Florida.

Waiting List
Closed: Broward County, Florida General Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Meyers Estates 3-Bedroom Multifamily Housing Other Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Meyers Estates 2-Bedroom Multifamily Housing Other Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Broward County, Floirda Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More

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

The Broward County Housing Authority (BCHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for five days in February 2017, and before that for one week in March 2015.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application. The application was available in English and Spanish.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Elderly and disabled.

Applicants received a confirmation number after applying. Keep this number in a safe, easy to access place.

3,000 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

Applicants can check the status of their application online here.

For more information, visit the BCHA website.

Closed: Meyers Estates 3-Bedroom Multifamily Housing Other Waiting List

The Broward County Housing Authority (BCHA) Multifamily waiting list for 3-Bedroom apartments at Myers Estates is currently closed. Pre-applications were last accepted from April 15, 2021, until April 19, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

The Meyers Estates Apartments is located at 2411 NW 7th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311.

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

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

200 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

For more information, read the BCHA public notice, or visit the BCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the BCHA on April 14, 2021.

Closed: Meyers Estates 2-Bedroom Multifamily Housing Other Waiting List

The Broward County Housing Authority (BCHA) Multifamily waiting list for 2-Bedroom apartments at Myers Estates is currently closed. Pre-applications were last accepted from April 22, 2021, until April 26, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

The Meyers Estates Apartments is located at 2411 NW 7th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311.

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

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

150 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

For more information, visit the BCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the BCHA on April 14, 2021.

Closed: Broward County, Floirda Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Broward County Housing Authority (BCHA) Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for one day in June, 2019. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: According to the BCHA, "At least ONE household member MUST be a person with disabilities, age 18-61 AND must meet ONE of the following criteria

  • Is currently homeless OR
  • At risk of becoming homeless OR
  • Is transitioning out of institutional or other segregated settings OR
  • At serious risk of institutionalization"

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

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

500 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

For more information, visit the BCHA website.

About The Agency

Broward County Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 6,177 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

4780 North State Road 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL

Visit Website(954) 739-1114

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 Broward County Housing Authority?

Broward County Housing Authority serves 5,492 low-income households. The agency manages 6,241 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Broward County Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 65 percent of households served by Broward County Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 84 percent of Broward County Housing Authority households.

How many Broward County Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 2,196 households and make up 40 percent of households served by Broward County Housing Authority.

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

There are 4832 female-headed renter households living in Broward County Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 88% of those served by the Broward County Housing Authority.

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

Black 4,284
White 330
Hispanic 824

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

There are 1263 households headed by seniors served by the Broward County Housing Authority. Senior households are 23% of households in Broward County Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 1153 persons with disabilities living in Broward County Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 21% of households served by the Broward County Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Broward County Housing Authority?

The Broward County Housing Authority is rated as a high 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 Broward County Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Broward County Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on February 2, 2017 and closed on February 6, 2017.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Broward County Housing Authority

Highland Gardens

331 NE 48th St, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33064

Meyers Estates

2411 NW 7th St, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311

Griffin Gardens

4881 Griffin Rd, Davie, Florida 33314

Scattered Sites

2400 NW 22nd St, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311