Lee County Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Lee County, Florida.

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Closed: Lee County Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Lee County Housing Authority (LCHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It is not known when the waiting list was last open, or when it will reopen.


For more information, visit the LCHA website, or call the office at (239) 997-6688.

Open Until Further Notice: Lee County Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

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.

About The Agency

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) 360-8038

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 Lee County Housing Authority?

Lee County Housing Authority serves 381 low-income households. The agency manages 378 Housing Choice Vouchers and 136 public housing units.

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

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.

How many Lee County Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 87 households and make up 23 percent of households served by Lee County Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the 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.

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

Black 110
Asian-Pacific Islander 4
White 141
Hispanic 126

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

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.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live 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.

How does HUD rate the performance of 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.

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

Lee County Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on October 30, 2024 and closed on October 30, 2024.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Lee County Housing Authority

Pine Echo

14078 Whitebirch Way, North Fort Myers, Florida 33903

payment Subsidized

Barrett Park

9251 Westcreek Cir, North Fort Myers, Florida 33903

payment Subsidized
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