Ocala Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Marion County, Florida.

Waiting List
Closed: Marion County, Florida Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Ocala Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Marion County, Florida Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Ocala Housing Authority (OHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from March 18, 2020, until an unconfirmed close date. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

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

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

  • 1 Person: $18,100
  • 2 Persons: $20,700
  • 3 Persons: $23,300
  • 4 Persons: $25,850
  • 5 Persons: $27,950
  • 6 Persons: $30,000

There were no preferences.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the OHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the Ocala Housing Authority, as of March 19, 2020.

Closed: Ocala Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Ocala Housing Authority (OHA) Public Housing waiting list is closed.

The OHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from February 8, 2023, until March 31, 2023 or until 2,000 applications have been received. It is not known when this waiting list will be reopen.

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

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

  • 1 Person $34,850 | 5 Persons $53,750
  • 2 Persons $39,800 | 6 Persons $57,750
  • 3 Persons $44,800 
  • 4 Persons $49,750

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how selected applicants were placed on the waiting list. 

For more information, visit the OHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the OHA notice on January 25, 2023.

About The Agency

Ocala Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,558 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:30am-12:30pm , 1:30pm-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am-12:30pm , 1:30pm-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am-12:30pm , 1:30pm-4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am-12:30pm , 1:30pm-4:30pm
Friday 8:30am-12:30pm , 1:30pm-4:30pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

1629 Northwest 4th Street, Ocala, FL

Visit Website(352) 369-2636

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How large is the Ocala Housing Authority?

Ocala Housing Authority serves 1,262 low-income households. The agency manages 1,460 Housing Choice Vouchers and 182 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 57 percent of households served by Ocala Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 88 percent of Ocala Housing Authority households.

How many Ocala Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 365 households and make up 29 percent of households served by Ocala Housing Authority.

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

There are 1022 female-headed renter households living in Ocala Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 81% of those served by the Ocala Housing Authority.

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

Black 757
White 227
Hispanic 265

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

There are 416 households headed by seniors served by the Ocala Housing Authority. Senior households are 33% of households in Ocala Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 315 persons with disabilities living in Ocala Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 25% of households served by the Ocala Housing Authority.

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

The Ocala Housing Authority 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 Ocala Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Ocala Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on March 18, 2020 and closed on March 19, 2020.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Ocala Housing Authority

Deer Run

2193 NW 1st Ave, Ocala, Florida 34471