Affordable Housing In Polk County
Florida
76 Low Income Apartment Communities In Polk County
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Abbey Lane Apartments
Sterling Place
Villas at Lakesmart
Housing Authorities that serve Polk County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Polk County Housing Agency | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Polk County, Florida
There are 76 low income housing apartment communities offering 6,405 affordable apartments for rent in Polk County, Florida.
Income Based Apartments in Polk County, Florida
Polk County features 3,107 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Polk County, Florida
There are 3,045 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Polk County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Polk County, Florida
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Polk County landlords $700 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Polk County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Polk County, Florida for a two-bedroom apartment is between $824 and $1,007.
2020 Polk County, Florida Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Market Rent | $698 | $702 | $915 | $1,221 | $1,545 |
| Payment Standard Range | $628 to $768 | $632 to $772 | $824 to $1,007 | $1,099 to $1,343 | $1,391 to $1,700 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Polk County, FL Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 76 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 6,405 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 3,107 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 31.19% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 3.03 |
| Average Household Size | 2.77 |
| Median Household Income | $43,162 ±$880 |
| Median Rent | $870 ±$10 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 48.98% ± 1.57pp |
| Total Population | 626,676 |
Population and Household Demographics
Polk County is a county in Florida with a population of 626,676. There are 221,381 households in the county with an average household size of 2.77 persons. 31.19% of households in Polk County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Polk County
The median gross income for households in Polk County is $43,162 a year, or $3,597 a month. The median rent for the county is $870 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Polk County, a household making less than $2,900 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 48.98% of households who rent are overburdened in Polk County.
Area Median Income In Polk County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Polk County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $58,800
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Polk County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Polk County
| Income | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% of Median | $12,760 | $17,240 | $21,720 | $26,200 | $30,680 | $34,150 | $36,500 | $38,850 |
| 50% of Median | $20,600 | $23,550 | $26,500 | $29,400 | $31,800 | $34,150 | $36,500 | $38,850 |
| 80% of Median | $32,950 | $37,650 | $42,350 | $47,050 | $50,850 | $54,600 | $58,350 | $62,150 |
Cities In Polk County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Alturas | |
| Auburndale | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Auburndale is the Polk County Housing Agency. |
| Babson Park | |
| Bartow | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Bartow are the Housing Authority of Bartow and Polk County Housing Agency. |
| Bradley Junction | |
| Brewster | |
| Combee Settlement | |
| Crooked Lake Park | |
| Crystal Lake | |
| Cypress Gardens | |
| Davenport | |
| Dundee | |
| Eagle Lake | |
| Fort Meade | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Fort Meade is the Polk County Housing Agency. |
| Frostproof | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Frostproof is the Polk County Housing Agency. |
| Fuller Heights | |
| Fussels Corner | |
| Grenelefe | |
| Haines City | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Haines City are the Haines City Housing Assistance and Polk County Housing Agency. |
| Highland City | |
| Highland Park | |
| Hillcrest Heights | |
| Homeland | |
| Inwood | |
| Jan Phyl Village | |
| Kathleen | |
| Lake Alfred | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Lake Alfred is the Polk County Housing Agency. |
| Lake Hamilton | |
| Lake Wales | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Lake Wales are the Lake Wales Housing Authority and Polk County Housing Agency. |
| Lakeland | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Lakeland are the Lakeland Housing Authority and Polk County Housing Agency. |
| Lakeland Highlands | |
| Loughman | |
| Medulla | |
| Mulberry | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Mulberry are the Housing Authority of the City of Mulberry and Polk County Housing Agency. |
| Polk City | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Polk City is the Polk County Housing Agency. |
| Wahneta | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Wahneta is the Polk County Housing Agency. |
| Waverly | |
| Willow Oak | |
| Winter Haven | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Winter Haven is the Winter Haven Housing Authority. |
