Hernando County Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Hernando County, Florida.

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

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Hernando County, Florida.

The Hernando County Housing Authority (HCHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from October 2, 2023, until October 4, 2023. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

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

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

1 Person $30,450 | 4 Persons $43,450
2 Persons $34,800 | 5 Persons $46,950
3 Persons $39,150 | 6 Persons $50,450

This waiting list had the following preferences:

Currently living and/or working in Hernando County
Elderly
Veterans
Disabled households

500 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HCHA public notice on September 1, 2023.

About The Agency

Hernando County Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 425 low- and moderate-income households through its 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

621 West Jefferson Street, Brooksville, FL

Visit Website — (352) 754-4160

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 Hernando County Housing Authority?

Hernando County Housing Authority serves 382 low-income households. The agency manages 425 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 67 percent of households served by Hernando County Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Hernando County Housing Authority households.

How many Hernando County Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 64 households and make up 17 percent of households served by Hernando County Housing Authority.

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

There are 301 female-headed renter households living in Hernando County Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 79% of those served by the Hernando County Housing Authority.

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

Black	88
White	149
Hispanic	141

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

There are 202 households headed by seniors served by the Hernando County Housing Authority. Senior households are 53% of households in Hernando County Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 152 persons with disabilities living in Hernando County Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 40% of households served by the Hernando County Housing Authority.

How often does Hernando County Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Hernando County Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on May 30, 2025 and closed on May 30, 2025.