Orlando Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Orlando and Sanford, Florida.

Waiting List
Closed: Orlando, Florida Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List	Learn More
Closed: Georgetown Square Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List	Learn More
Closed: Somerset Landings Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List	Learn More
Closed: Orlando, Florida Public Housing Waiting List	Learn More

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

The Orlando Housing Authority (OHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open from September 27, 2015, until October 3, 2015. 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 available on the OHA website. The pre-application was available online only.

For more information, visit the OHA website.

Closed: Georgetown Square Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Orlando, Florida.

The Orlando Housing Authority (OHA) last accepted Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications at Georgetown Square Apartments from August 31, 2020, until the earliest confirmed close date of July 8, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

Preferences

To apply while the waitlist is open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Selection Process

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Application Method

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

For more information, visit the OHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the OHA applications page on July 8, 2024.

Closed: Somerset Landings Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Sanford, Florida.

The Orlando Housing Authority (OHA) last accepted Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for apartments at Somerset Landing Apartments from October 30, 2023, until November 1, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following property:

Somerset Landings Apartments - located in Sanford. Offering 1, 2 and 3-bedroom units.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the OHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the OHA public notice on October 24, 2023.

Closed: Orlando, Florida Public Housing Waiting List

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

The Orlando Housing Authority (OHA) last accepted Public Housing waiting list applications from July 15, 2024, until July 17, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

Income Qualification

Income limits could be found on the OHA Income Limits page.

Preferences

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selection Process

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

Application Method

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

For more information, visit the OHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the OHA application page on July 8, 2024.

About The Agency

Orlando Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 5,537 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday	8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday	8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday	8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday	8:00am-5:00pm
Friday	8:00am-5:00pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

390 North Bumby Avenue, Orlando, FL

Visit Website — (407) 895-3300

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Orlando Housing Authority?

Orlando Housing Authority serves 5,206 low-income households. The agency manages 4,720 Housing Choice Vouchers and 1,100 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 65 percent of households served by Orlando Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 89 percent of Orlando Housing Authority households.

How many Orlando Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 1,405 households and make up 27 percent of households served by Orlando Housing Authority.

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

There are 4060 female-headed renter households living in Orlando Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 78% of those served by the Orlando Housing Authority.

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

Black	2,343
Asian-Pacific Islander	52
White	521
Hispanic	2,291

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

There are 2186 households headed by seniors served by the Orlando Housing Authority. Senior households are 42% of households in Orlando Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 1665 persons with disabilities living in Orlando Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 32% of households served by the Orlando Housing Authority.

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

The Orlando 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.