Eaton Park, FL Low Income Housing

Eaton Park, FL Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Eaton Park, FL

How do I qualify for low income housing in Eaton Park, FL?
To qualify for low income housing in Florida, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Eaton Park, FL

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Eaton Park, FL, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Eaton Park, FL. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Eaton Park, Florida - Polk County

Studio Apartments $935
One Bedroom Apartments $1,157
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,565
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,971

List of Low Income Housing in or near Eaton Park, FL

Crystalwood Apartments - Lakeland

1935 Crystal Grove Dr
Lakeland, FL - 33801
863-665-3887
Polk County
Listing Location: 0.82 miles from Eaton Park

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Abilities At Eagle's Nest - Lakeland

1920 E Edgewood Dr
Lakeland, FL - 33803
727-538-7370 X
Polk County
Listing Location: 1.13 miles from Eaton Park

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lakeland Presbyterian Apartments - Lakeland

530 S Florida Ave
Lakeland, FL - 33801
863-688-4608
Polk County
Listing Location: 3.55 miles from Eaton Park

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Highland Apartments - Lakeland

4211 Hancock Ave Se
Lakeland, FL - 33813
863-644-5522
Polk County
Listing Location: 4.00 miles from Eaton Park


Avesta Lakeland - Lakeland

929 N Gilmore Avenue
Lakeland, FL - 33801
863-934-0990
Polk County
Listing Location: 4.06 miles from Eaton Park


Lakeland Housing Authority - Lakeland

430 Hartsell Avenue
Lakeland, FL - 33815
(863) 687-2911
Polk County
Listing Location: 4.12 miles from Eaton Park


Trinity Apartments Of Lakeland - Lakeland

1201 S Central Ave
Lakeland, FL - 33815
863-683-5070
Polk County
Listing Location: 4.20 miles from Eaton Park

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

St. Luke's Life Center - Lakeland

909 Quincy Street
Lakeland, FL - 33815

Polk County
Listing Location: 4.76 miles from Eaton Park


Wilmington - Lakeland

5425 Wilmington Circle
Lakeland, FL - 33813
863-701-7828
Polk County
Listing Location: 4.77 miles from Eaton Park


Dakota Park - Lakeland

1141 Kettles Avenue
Lakeland, FL - 33805
863-802-4822
Polk County
Listing Location: 4.78 miles from Eaton Park


Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Eaton Park, FL

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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