This housing agency serves Lee County, Florida.
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| Closed: Lee County Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: Lee County Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List | Learn More |
The Lee County Housing Authority (LCHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list pre-applications for families and senior/disabled households.Please note: According to the LCHA, "The public housing wait list is closed unless you met on of the following preferences.1. Federally Declared Disaster2. Local Government Displaced3. Veteran w/ DD214 (honorably discharge)"To apply, visit the LCHA office to complete a pre-application, located at 14170 Warner Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33903, from 8:30 am until 11:00 am ET on Tuesdays and Thursdays only.The following documentation is required: Social Security Card, and photo ID.The LCHA has identified that there are preferences, and they can be viewed in the office's written policy manual. Please contact the LCHA to ask what preferences are available.For more information, visit the LCHA website, or call the office at (239) 997-6688.
Lee County Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 435 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.
14170 Warner Circle, North Fort Myers, FL
Visit Website — (239) 360-8038Section 8 Application Checklist
DownloadKeep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online
Lee County Housing Authority serves 381 low-income households. The agency manages 378 Housing Choice Vouchers and 136 public housing units.
Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 68 percent of households served by Lee County Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 92 percent of Lee County Housing Authority households.
Working adults head 87 households and make up 23 percent of households served by Lee County Housing Authority.
There are 278 female-headed renter households living in Lee County Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 73% of those served by the Lee County Housing Authority.
| Black | 110 |
| Asian-Pacific Islander | 4 |
| White | 141 |
| Hispanic | 126 |
There are 163 households headed by seniors served by the Lee County Housing Authority. Senior households are 43% of households in Lee County Housing Authority housing.
There are 91 persons with disabilities living in Lee County Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 24% of households served by the Lee County Housing Authority.
The Lee County 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.
Lee County Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on October 30, 2024 and closed on October 30, 2024.
Know your rights as a Section 8 tenant.
Some states and local governments have laws that protect renters with a Section 8 voucher who are looking for an available unit. Check your local laws.Steve Rubin says:
"Affordable Housing Online is an excellent resource, and an important service for those who need it."