2 and 3-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List is Closed as of October 2024. The waiting list was last open in September 2020 and remains closed.

Nathan Brunet

Analysis by Nathan Brunet

Last Updated: February, 23rd 2024

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This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Gainesville and Ocala, Florida.

The Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) Public Housing waiting list for 2, and 3-Bedroom apartments at the properties listed below is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from September 8, 2020, until September 11, 2020. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for residency at the following properties:

  • Caroline Manor SE, 25th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Eastwood Meadows, 925 SE 43rd St., Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Forest Pines, NE 25th St., Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Lake Terrace, SE 26th Terrace., Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Pine Meadows, 2626 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Woodland Park, 1900 SE 4 St., Gainesville, FL 32641

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

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the GHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the GHA public notice, as of August 28, 2020.

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2 and 3-Bedroom Public Housing Applicant Preferences

2 and 3-Bedroom has preferences for: Preferences Unconfirmed. Preferences are not required but Public Housing applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.

Gainesville Housing Authority

2 and 3-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List is managed by Gainesville Housing Authority.

Gainesville Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 2,381 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

This housing agency serves Alachua County, Florida.

What should I do after applying to the Gainesville Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

After applying, it's a good practice to keep a record of any application that you submit. This will help you keep track of your application, and is especially useful if you apply to multiple waiting lists. You can do this easily with a document on your computer or mobile device, and also with a notebook or piece of paper.

Make sure to write down your application or confirmation number with the application details. This number will be important to reference in the future. Once you have this information written, keep it stored in a place that's easy to access when you need it.

With this information safely stored, all you have left to do is wait to find out if you've been selected for the waiting list.

When will I know if I've been selected for the Gainesville Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

Depending on the area, it may take weeks or even months to know if you've been selected for the waiting list. Your wait for an announcement is usually the longest in areas with large populations and a high demand for housing assistance.

Check if the public notice states when the housing authority plans to announce the results, or how long it may take to review applications. Contact the housing authority if this information isn't available.

How do I know if I've been added to the Gainesville Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

Once all applications are reviewed, the housing authority will either contact everyone who has been placed on the waiting list, or message everyone who applied to check their results.

The housing authority will use the contact information you give in the application to reach you (usually by mail, email, or phone). For this reason, it is very important to put valid contact information on your application. Make sure you keep your contact information up to date, and that you respond quickly if any further action is required.

If you don't get contacted by the housing authority, it might mean that you were not chosen for the waiting list. Sometimes, housing authorities do not contact applicants who were not placed on the waiting list. Check with the housing authority for confirmation.

How can I check my status on the Gainesville Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

To check your status on the waiting list, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or visit the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to check your status.

Some housing authorities will give your spot on the waiting list, but others might only confirm that you're still on the waiting list. Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when checking your status.

How do I update my application for the Gainesville Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

To update your waiting list application, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or submit a form to the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to update your application.

Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when updating your application.

When can I apply for a Gainesville Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list that is closed?

You cannot apply for a waiting list that is closed until it is reopened by the housing authority. It is not known when the housing authority will announce the next opening.

For the Gainesville Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list, how do I apply online?

To apply online, an electronic form must be submitted to the housing authority on the internet. Many online applications require an account to be created to log in, and also a valid email address.

Who lives in Gainesville Housing Authority Public Housing units?

If you are considering applying to live in a Public Housing unit, you may be interested to know who already lives in these units, and what the households tend to look like. Fortunately, we can provide some helpful statistics using HUD's 2023 Picture of Subsidized Households. The following data describes the economic and demographic characteristics of renters who live in Public Housing units provided by Gainesville Housing Authority.

How many renters live in Public Housing units provided by Gainesville Housing Authority?

At the start of 2024, Gainesville Housing Authority was managing 568 Public Housing units. Of the total number of units managed, there were 511 units occupied. This represents 90% of the total number of Public Housing units managed by Gainesville Housing Authority.

According to HUD, there is a total of 1,295 people living in Public Housing units managed by Gainesville Housing Authority, with the average number of people per household being 3.

How long did current Gainesville Housing Authority Public Housing tenants spend on a waiting list before occupying a Public Housing unit?

The 511 households living in Public Housing units at the start of 2024 waited on average 22 months before being able to move in. Of those households, 61 occupied their unit in the last year. This represents 12 percent of Public Housing tenants in units managed by Gainesville Housing Authority.

Are there any Gainesville Housing Authority Public Housing units not occupied?

The Gainesville Housing Authority Public Housing program that this waiting list covers had 90% of its units occupied by households with 10% unoccupied at the start of 2024.

How many Gainesville Housing Authority Public Housing households have children?

Of the 511 Public Housing households in units managed by Gainesville Housing Authority, 290 have at least one child. There are 23 two-parent households in the Gainesville Housing Authority Public Housing units, and 267 single-parent households. There were 278 households with children with a female head of household.

How much do Gainesville Housing Authority Public Housing households earn?

The average annual household income for Gainesville Housing Authority Public Housing tenant households is $16,350 The average annual income per person is $6,414 The average Public Housing household annual income is 23% of the local Area Median Income.

Gainesville Housing Authority Public Housing household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 77 15%
$5,000 - $9,999 56 11%
$10,000 - $14,999 169 33%
$15,000 - $19,999 56 11%
$20,000+ 148 29%

What is the source of income for Gainesville Housing Authority Public Housing households?

Of all Public Housing households, 165 (29%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 0 (0%) households receive the majority of their income from welfare programs like TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance. 364 (64%) households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Gainesville Housing Authority Public Housing unit cost?

For the Gainesville Housing Authority Public Housing program, the federal government covers the cost of, on average, $584 per month for each household, which equates to annual cost of $7,008.

How much does the average Gainesville Housing Authority Public Housing tenant pay per month in rent?

HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.

For the Gainesville Housing Authority Public Housing program, the average family expenditure is $340 per month or $4,080 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $173,740 per month, which is $2,084,880 per year.

What is the average utility cost paid by Gainesville Housing Authority Public Housing renters?

The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $127 per month. It is important to note this is not the actual cost renters will pay for utilities, but an estimate based on the energy cost estimates of the program.

What size are most Gainesville Housing Authority Public Housing units?

Of the 568 households living in Public Housing units, 210 (41%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 118 (23%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 184 (36%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 8% of Public Housing households are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.

What is the race and ethnicity of Gainesville Housing Authority Public Housing households?

91% of Gainesville Housing Authority Public Housing program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.

What are the ages of tenant heads of households in the Gainesville Housing Authority Public Housing program?

Age Range of Head of Household Number of Households % of Households
Under 24 15 3%
25-50/td> 286 56%
51-61 77 15%
62-84 123 24%
85 or Older 10 2%
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