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
Closed: Newport Village, 1-4 Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Garden View Apartments, 1-Bedroom, Affordable Housing Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Tropical Isle Apartments, 1-4 Bedroom, Affordable Housing Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Senior Citizen Plaza, 1-Bedroom Senior Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: 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.

Closed: Newport Village, 1-4 Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Key Largo, Florida.

The waiting list for Newport Village public housing in Key Largo has closed to new applications. This community offered 1-bedroom through 4-bedroom units for eligible low-income families.

For information about future waiting list openings, contact the Housing Authority of the City of Key West at (305) 296-5551 or visit their office at 1400 Kennedy Drive, Key West, FL 33040.

Closed: Garden View Apartments, 1-Bedroom, Affordable Housing Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Stock Island, Florida.

The waiting list for Garden View Apartments 1-bedroom units on Stock Island has closed to new applications. This affordable housing community is managed by the Housing Authority of the City of Key West.

For information about future waiting list openings, contact the Housing Authority at (305) 296-5551 or visit their office at 1400 Kennedy Drive, Key West, FL 33040.

Closed: Tropical Isle Apartments, 1-4 Bedroom, Affordable Housing Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Marathon, Florida.

The waiting list for Tropical Isle Apartments in Marathon, Florida is currently closed. This affordable housing community, managed by the Housing Authority of the City of Key West, offers 1-4 bedroom units but is not accepting new applications at this time.

Interested applicants should check back periodically for updates on when the waiting list may reopen.

Contact Information:
Phone: (305) 296-5582
Address: 1400 Kennedy Drive, Key West, FL 33040

Closed: Senior Citizen Plaza, 1-Bedroom Senior Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior Public Housing rental housing assistance in Key West, Florida.

The Senior Citizen Plaza waiting list for 1-bedroom public housing units is currently closed. This property is managed by the Housing Authority of the City of Key West and serves elderly residents (age 62 or older) in Key West, Florida.

For information about when the waiting list may reopen, contact the Housing Authority at (305) 296-5681 or visit their office at 1400 Kennedy Drive, Key West, FL 33040.

Closed: Poinciana Gardens Senior, 1st and 2nd Floor, Affordable Housing Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Senior and Disabled rental housing assistance in Key West, Florida.

The Poinciana Gardens Senior Housing waiting list for 1st and 2nd floor affordable housing units is currently closed. This property is managed by the Housing Authority of the City of Key West and serves seniors and individuals with disabilities in Key West, Florida.

For information about when the waiting list may reopen, contact the Housing Authority at (305) 296-5681 or visit their office at 1400 Kennedy Drive, Key West, FL 33040.

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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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 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

payment Subsidized

Senior Citizens Plaza

1400 Kennedy Dr, Key West, Florida 33040

payment Subsidized

Joseph Y Porter Pl

1200 1st St, Key West, Florida 33040

payment Subsidized
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