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Lakeland Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Lakeland, Florida.

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Closed: Lakeland, Florida Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Lakeland Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Senior Project-Based Section 8 Other Senior Waiting List Learn More

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

The Lakeland Housing Authority (LHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open on a limited basis for three days in October 2016. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.


Lakeland, FL is about 35 miles east of Tampa, FL.



Please note: According to the LHA, the office "will only accept applications for working families and/or elderly/disabled families."


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


Preferences have not yet been confirmed.


It is not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list. We have contacted the LHA, and will update this page when more information becomes available.


Important note: Applicants who have been placed on the waiting list must inform the housing authority immediately if your application information changes (such as contact information, income, and household members). In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list. Contact the housing authority to find out how to update application information.


For more information, visit the LHA website, or call the office at (863) 687-2911.

Closed: Lakeland Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Lakeland Housing Authority (LHA) is not accepting Public Housing waiting list pre-applications at this time. The waiting list for AMP 1-3 was last open in September 2016. 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.


Important note: Applicants who have been placed on the waiting list must inform the housing authority immediately if your application information changes (such as contact information, income, and household members). In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list. Contact the housing authority to find out how to update application information.


For more information, visit the LHA website.

Closed: Senior Project-Based Section 8 Other Senior Waiting List

The Lakeland Housing Authority (LHA) Senior Project-Based Section 8 waiting list is currently closed. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

For more information, visit  the LHA website here.             

About The Agency

Lakeland Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 2,004 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

430 Hartsell Avenue, Lakeland, FL

Visit Website — (863) 687-2911

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 Lakeland Housing Authority?

Lakeland Housing Authority serves 1,685 low-income households. The agency manages 1,819 Housing Choice Vouchers and 248 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 62 percent of households served by Lakeland Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 87 percent of Lakeland Housing Authority households.

How many Lakeland Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 353 households and make up 21 percent of households served by Lakeland Housing Authority.

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

There are 1364 female-headed renter households living in Lakeland Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 81% of those served by the Lakeland Housing Authority.

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

Black 792
White 286
Hispanic 607

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

There are 690 households headed by seniors served by the Lakeland Housing Authority. Senior households are 41% of households in Lakeland Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 421 persons with disabilities living in Lakeland Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 25% of households served by the Lakeland Housing Authority.

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

The Lakeland 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 Lakeland Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Lakeland Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on October 23, 2016 and closed on October 25, 2016.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Lakeland Housing Authority

Image of Dakota Park

Dakota Park

1401 Kettles Ave, Lakeland, Florida 33805

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible
Image of Colton Meadow Apartments

Colton Meadow Apartments

1919 W 10th St, Lakeland, Florida 33805

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible
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Twin Lakes Estates l

501 Hartsell Ave, Lakeland, Florida 33815

bed 1-2
payment Subsidized
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Carrington Place Apartments

1411 Kettles Ave,, Lakeland, Florida 33805

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible
Image of Washington Oaks the Manor

Washington Oaks the Manor

303 W 10th St, Lakeland, Florida 33805

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible
Image of Hampton Hills Homes

Hampton Hills Homes

3810 Rollingsford Cir, Lakeland, Florida 33810

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