What HUD offices serve West Melbourne, Florida?
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
Go to the Florida Public Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near West Melbourne.
How many renters live in West Melbourne, Florida?
The City of West Melbourne has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this City. Renters make up 18.42 percent of the population living in West Melbourne.
What is the rental market like in West Melbourne, Florida?
There are an estimated housing units in the West Melbourne area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in West Melbourne, Florida, there are 1.05 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in West Melbourne?
The rental vacancy rate in West Melbourne is 5 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in West Melbourne for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in West Melbourne
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 304 | 1,045 | 512 | 180 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in West Melbourne
A large number of apartments in West Melbourne have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in West Melbourne
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $1,034 to $2,263. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
| Bed Size | 2024 Fair Market Rents |
| Studio | $1,034 |
| One BR | $1,214 |
| Two BR | $1,434 |
| Three BR | $1,938 |
| Four BR | $2,263 |
2024 Fair Market Rents in West Melbourne, Florida
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in West Melbourne?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
| Studio | 19 | 33 percent |
| One BR | 54 | 18 percent |
| Two BR | 349 | 33 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in West Melbourne, Florida
How many affordable rental units are in West Melbourne?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in West Melbourne, Florida including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Low Income Housing Tax Credit |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in West Melbourne, Florida
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in West Melbourne, Florida
West Melbourne features 15 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 West Melbourne, Florida
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in West Melbourne.
Housing Choice Vouchers in West Melbourne, Florida
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay West Melbourne landlords $700 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $500 towards rent in West Melbourne.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in West Melbourne, Florida for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,291 and $1,577.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.