Housing Authority of the City of Key West

This housing agency serves Key West, Florida.

Waiting List
Closed: Housing Authority of Key West Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Newport Village, 1-4 Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Garden View Apartments, 1-Bedroom, Affordable Housing Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Tropical Isle Apartments, 1-4 Bedroom, Affordable Housing Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Senior Citizen Plaza, 1-Bedroom Senior Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Poinciana Gardens Senior, 1st and 2nd Floor, Affordable Housing Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Housing Authority of Key West Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Key West (HAKW) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last opened for one week in April 2015. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.


In 2015, 100 qualified applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.


For more information, call the HAKW office at (305) 296-5621.

Open Until Further Notice: Newport Village, 1-4 Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

The Key West Housing Authority (KHA) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for 1-4 Bedroom apartments at Newport Village from December 1, 2023, until further notice.

This waiting list is for the following property:

  • Newport Village Apartments - located at 1 Harry Davis Circle, Key Largo, FL - Offering 1-4 Bedroom units.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

This waiting list as the following preferences: 

  • Living, working, or hired to work in Monroe County.
  • Working, elderly or disabled.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the KHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the KHA application page on January 24, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: Garden View Apartments, 1-Bedroom, Affordable Housing Other Waiting List

The Key West Housing Authority (KHA) is accepting Affordable Housing waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom apartments at Garden View from the earliest confirmed open date of January 24, 2024, until further notice.

This waiting list is for the following property:

  • Garden View Apartments located at 5220 College Road, Stock Island, FL - Offering 1-Bedroom units.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

This waiting list as the following preferences: 

  • Living, working, or hired to work in Monroe County.
  • Working, elderly or disabled.
  • Applicants on any KWHA or MCHA waiting lists as of August 1, 2022.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the KHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the KHA application page on January 24, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: Tropical Isle Apartments, 1-4 Bedroom, Affordable Housing Other Waiting List

The Key West Housing Authority (KHA) is accepting Affordable Housing waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom apartments at Tropical Isle Apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of January 24, 2024, until further notice.

This waiting list is for the following property:

  • Tropical Isle Apartments - located at 260 41st Street, Marathon, FL. Offering 1-4 Bedroom units.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

This waiting list as the following preferences: 

  • Living, working, or hired to work in Monroe County.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the KHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the KHA application page on January 24, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: Senior Citizen Plaza, 1-Bedroom Senior Public Housing Waiting List

The Key West Housing Authority (KHA) is accepting Senior Public Housing waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom apartments at Senior Citizen Plaza from September 28, 2023, until further notice.

This waiting list is for the following property:

  • Senior Citizen Plaza Apartments - located at 1400 Kennedy Drive, Key West, FL - Offering 1-Bedroom units.

Please note: "To qualify for this property, the household must not exceed two members. The primary applicant must be at least 62 years of age."

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

There are preferences, and they are listed on the application.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the KHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the KHA application page on January 24, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: Poinciana Gardens Senior, 1st and 2nd Floor, Affordable Housing Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List

The Key West Housing Authority (KHA) is accepting Senior and Disabled Affordable Housing waiting list applications for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Poinciana Gardens Senior Apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of January 24, 2024, until further notice.

Please note: "Applicants must be at least 55+ of age"

This waiting list is for the following property:

  • Poinciana Gardens Senior Living Complex - located at 1664 Dunlap Dr, Key West, FL 33040. Offering 106-unit, 3-tiered senior living community with 29 independent living apartments on the first floor, 31 fully-supported independent living apartments on the second floor.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

There are preferences, and they are listed on the application.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the KHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the KHA application page on January 24, 2024.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of the City of Key West provides affordable housing for up to 844 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-5:00pm
Friday 8:00am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-5:00pm

1400 Kennedy Drive, Key West, FL

Visit Website(305) 296-5621

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Housing Authority of the City of Key West?

Housing Authority of the City of Key West serves 824 low-income households. The agency manages 259 Housing Choice Vouchers and 576 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of the City of Key West?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 58 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the City of Key West. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 80 percent of Housing Authority of the City of Key West households.

How many Housing Authority of the City of Key West residents are employed?

Working adults head 354 households and make up 43 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the City of Key West.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of the City of Key West?

There are 552 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of the City of Key West housing. Households headed by females are 67% of those served by the Housing Authority of the City of Key West.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of the City of Key West renters?

Black 206
Native American 8
Asian-Pacific Islander 8
White 280
Hispanic 321

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of the City of Key West?

There are 453 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of the City of Key West. Senior households are 55% of households in Housing Authority of the City of Key West housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of the City of Key West housing?

There are 156 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of the City of Key West housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 19% of households served by the Housing Authority of the City of Key West.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of the City of Key West?

The Housing Authority of the City of Key West 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 Housing Authority of the City of Key West open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of the City of Key West’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on April 25, 2015 and closed on May 2, 2015.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of the City of Key West

Newport Village Apartments

1 Harry Davis Cir, Key Largo, Florida 33037

Senior Citizens Plaza

1400 Kennedy Dr, Key West, Florida 33040

Joseph Y Porter Pl

1200 1st St, Key West, Florida 33040