Hialeah, FL Low Income Housing: A Comprehensive Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Hialeah, FL

How do I qualify for low income housing in Hialeah, 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 Hialeah, FL

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Hialeah, 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 Hialeah, 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 Hialeah, Florida - Miami-Dade County

Studio Apartments $1,683

One Bedroom Apartments $1,884

Two Bedroom Apartments $2,324

Three Bedroom Apartments $3,027

List of Low Income Housing in or near Hialeah, FL

Golfside Villas Apartments - Affordable Housing - Hialeah

6850 NW 179th St
Hialeah, FL - 33015
(305) 556-4470
Golfside Villas features eight garden-style buildings. The amenities are enhanced with new gym equipment, a new playground, new computers for the business center and a completely renovated pool deck. ...see full details
Miami-Dade County

Robert Forcum Towers - Hialeah

220 W 74th Pl
Hialeah, FL - 33014
(305) 823-0482
Robert Forcum Towers is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Robert Forcum Towers for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. Amenities: Fully equipped kitchen with range and refrigerator Individually controlled heat and air conditioning Wood look flooring and carpeting Window coverings Water, sewer and garbage service included Controlled Access Gate Ful...see full details
Miami-Dade County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Puerta Del Sol - Hialeah

1765 W 42nd Pl
Hialeah, FL - 33012
(305) 825-2628
Puerta Del Sol is a development for the elderly (ages 62 & up), comprised of a single mid-rise building. It has 100 units - 24 efficiencies, 75 one-bedroom and 1 two-bedroom unit for the manager/staff. The property was built in 1987 and is subsidized under HUD's Section 202 program. Puerta Del Sol is located on a flat parcel of land in a mixed residential and commercial neighborhood. Its location is ideal, with various shopping centers, community recreation centers, a church, and commuter ...see full details
Miami-Dade County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Hialeah Residence - Hialeah

1280 W 46th St
Hialeah, FL - 33012
(305) 821-1555
Hialeah Residence is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Hialeah Residence for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. 124 1 bedroom apartments Hialeah Residence Apartments is located in the west section of Miami and is near banks, a post office, markets, pharmacies, a commercial area, theaters, restaurants and churches. We're 35 minutes from downtown and two miles ...see full details
Miami-Dade County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

1875 West 44th Place - Hialeah

1875 W.44th Place
Hialeah, FL - 33012
(305) 888-9744
This is a HUD funded apartment with the Housing authority of Hialeah. HUD rent subsidies apply. Currently Patterson Pavilion has 100 subsidized apartments out of a total of 100 apartments. Occupancy status: Ready for Occupancy. There are 100 one bedroom apartments at 1875 West 44th Place ...see full details
Miami-Dade County

Hialeah Housing Authority - Hialeah

75 East 6th Street
Hialeah, FL - 33010
(305) 888-9744
Hialeah Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility requirements are set by HUD. There may be a waiting lists for these programs and at times the lists may close to new applicants due to the overwhelming need for housing assistance and the size and length of wait of the list. At the time of thi...see full details
Miami-Dade County

Ruth A. Tinsman Pavilion Senior Public Housing Hialeah - Hialeah

6545 W. 24 Ave.
Hialeah, FL - 33016
305-888-9744
Ruth A. Tinsman Pavilion is a senior public housing apartment complex owned by the Hialeah Housing Authority. "Ruth A. Tinsman Pavilion" is an Elderly Turnkey Development Project, comprised of 100 one-bedroom units, and is located at 6545 West 24th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida. It was named in honor of Commissioner Ruth A. Tinsman, who is the present Chairperson and served as a former Vice-Chairperson of the Hialeah Housing Authority's Board of Commissioner. Mrs. Tinsman has been a resident...see full details
Miami-Dade County

Raul L. Martinez Public Housing Apartments - Hialeah

6325 W. 24 Ave.
Hialeah, FL - 33016
305-888-9744
Raul Martinez Pavilion is a public housing complex run by the Hialeah Housing Authority. Raul Martinez Pavilion is a Family Development comprised of 60 three-bedroom units and is located at 6325 West 24th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida. The construction of "Project #16" was completed in December of 1994. In December of 2005 the Development was renamed in honer of Raul L. Martinez, who served as Mayor of Hialeah from 1981 until his retirement in December of 2005. During his tenure, Mayor Martinez was...see full details
Miami-Dade County

Dale G. Bennett Villas Public Housing Hialeah - Hialeah

2860 W.71 St.
Hialeah, FL - 33016
305-888-9744
Dale G. Bennett Villas is a Public Housing complex owned by the Hialeah Housing Authority. "Dale G. Bennett Villas" is a Family Turnkey Development Project, comprised of 50 three bedroom units and is located at 2850 West 25th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida.. It was named in honor of the late Mayor Dale G. Bennett, a former Mayor of the City of Hialeah, Florida from 1973 until 1981. The construction of "Dale G. Bennett Villas" was completed in November of 1989. ...see full details
Miami-Dade County

Bright Villas Public Housing Hialeah - Hialeah

5215 W. 25 Ave.
Hialeah, FL - 33016
305-888-9744
Bright Villas is a Public Housing Complex owned by the Hialeah Housing Authority. "Bright Villas" is a Family Turnkey Development Family Project, comprised of 50 three bedroom units and is located at 5215 West 25th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida. This project was named in honor of James H. Bright, one of the founders and developers of Hialeah, Florida. The construction of "Bright Villas" was completed in November of 1987. ...see full details
Miami-Dade County

La Esperanza Public Housing Hialeah - Hialeah

1770 W. 44 Pl.
Hialeah, FL - 33012
305-888-9744
La Esperanza Public Housing Apartments owned by the Hialeah Housing Authority. "La Esperanza" is a 133 unit Multi-Family Turnkey Development Project, comprised of 80 Elderly one bedroom and 53 two bedroom family townhouses, and is located at 1771 West 44th Place, Hialeah, Florida 33012. The development of this project spread over seven acres of land and the construction of "La Esperanza" was completed in September of 1984. This project was given the name of "La Esperanza" which means "The Hope....see full details
Miami-Dade County

Milander Manor Senior Public Housing Apartments - Hialeah

815 W. 75 St.
Hialeah, FL - 33014
305-888-9744
"Milander Manor" is a 60 unit Elderly Turnkey Development Project, with 56 efficiencies and 4 one-bedroom units is located at 815 West 75th Street, Hialeah, Florida. This Development was named in honor of the late Henry Milander, a former Hialeah City Councilman and longstanding Mayor of the City of Hialeah Mayor Milander served the City of Hialeah from the early 1940's to 1973. Mayor Milander created many new Parks within the City of Hialeah. The construction of "Milander Manor" was completed i...see full details
Miami-Dade County

Donald F. Scott Villas Public Housing Hialeah - Hialeah

425 W. 25 St.
Hialeah, FL - 33010
305-888-974
Donald F. Scott Villas" is a Family Turnkey Development Project, comprised of 8 one bedroom, 12 two bedroom, 17 three bedroom, 10 four bedroom and 3 five bedroom units and is located at 425 West 25th Street, Hialeah, Florida. "Donald F. Scott Villas" was previously known as "Seminola Villas". A community activitist named Donald F. Scott was a resident in the Seminola area and through his hard work and efforts, accomplished so much for his community and the residents of "Seminola Villas", especia...see full details
Miami-Dade County

Hoffman Gardens Apartments Public Housing - Hialeah

7650 W. 8 Ave.
Hialeah, FL - 33014
305-888-9744
Hoffman Gardens is a 200 unit Family Public Housing Development Project owned by the Hialeah Housing Authority, with 34 one bedroom, 76 two bedroom, 72 three bedroom, 14 four bedroom and 4 five bedroom units, and is located at 7650 West 8th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida. "Hoffman Gardens" was named in honor of Doctor Charles Hoffman, who was appointed by the Mayor of the City of Hialeah, as the first Chairman of the Board of Commissioners on February 14, 1967. Thereafter, Doctor Charles Hoffman serve...see full details
Miami-Dade County

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Vivian Villas Public Housing Apartments Hialeah - Hialeah

4650 W. 12 Ave.
Hialeah, FL - 33012
305-888-9744
Vivian Villas is a 100 unit Elderly Public Housing Development offered by the Hialeah housing authority. The apartment has 63 efficiencies and 37 one-bedroom units located at 4650 West 12th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida. Vivian Villas is named in honor of Vivian Hoffman, served on the first established Board of Commissioners of the Hialeah Housing Authority. Mrs. Hoffman was the spouse of Dr. Charles Hoffman, who was appointed as the first Chairman of the Board on February 14, 1967 and served three c...see full details
Miami-Dade County

Holland Hall Public Housing Hialeah - Hialeah

555 E.1 St.
Hialeah, FL - 33010
305-888-974
Holland Hall is a 101 unit Elderly public housing development, comprised of 74 efficiencies and 27 one-bedroom units, located at 555 East 1st Avenue, Hialeah, Florida. Mrs. Evelyn F. Holland was a former Commissioner on the HHA's first Board. She later server as Chairman. Her fellow Commissioners named the project Evelyn F. Holland Hall in her honor. Mrs. Holland was best known in the Hialeah area as the person responsible for the establishment of the Hialeah Housing Authority and the constructi...see full details
Miami-Dade County

Vernon Ashley Plaza Public Housing Hialeah - Hialeah

70 E.7 St.
Hialeah, FL - 33010
305-888-9744
Vernon Ashley Plaza is a public housing development owned by the Hialeah housing authority. Vernon Ashley Plaza was the first Public Housing Developments built by the Hialeah Housing Authority. Vernon Ashley Plaza is located at 70 East 7th Street, Hialeah, Florida is comprised of 153 efficiencies and 46 one-bedroom units. This development was named in honor of Mr. Vernon Ashley, who was a member of the Hialeah City Council for over 12 years and a strong support of the HUD Housing Programs for ...see full details
Miami-Dade County

South Wind Apartments - Hialeah

149 East 3rd Street
Hialeah, FL - 33010
305-885-8397
This apartment is rent subsidized by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Currently South Wind Apartments has 68 subsidized apartments out of a total of 68 apartments. Occupancy status: Ready for Occupancy. There are 20 one bedroom apartments at South Wind Apartments. Housing program available: Housing Credits 9% | SAIL. ...see full details
Miami-Dade County

Sclad Plaza - Hialeah

201 E 2nd Street
Hialeah, FL - 33010

This apartment is rent subsidized by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Currently Sclad Plaza has 16 subsidized apartments out of a total of 18 apartments. There are not avail. one bedroom apartments at Sclad Plaza. Housing program available: State HOME. ...see full details
Miami-Dade County

Marbrisa Lake - Hialeah

5200 NW 159 Street
Hialeah, FL - 33014
305-627-8100
This apartment is rent subsidized by the local housing finance authority. This apartment is rent subsidized by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Currently Marbrisa Lake has 368 subsidized apartments out of a total of 368 apartments. Occupancy status: Ready for Occupancy. There are 76 one bedroom apartments at Marbrisa Lake. The apartment was built in 2000. Housing program available: Guarantee | Housing Credits 4% | Local Bonds | SAIL. ...see full details
Miami-Dade County

Meadowgreen Apartments - Hialeah

1955 W 54th Street
Hialeah, FL - 33012
786-228-8192
Meadowgreen Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Meadowgreen Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Miami-Dade County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Palm Springs Villas - Affordable Senior Housing - Hialeah

445 W. 51st Place
Hialeah, FL - 33012
(305) 824-1108
Palm Springs Villas is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Palm Springs Villas for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. Amenities: Central Air Monthly Activities Emergency Call System Service Coordinator Elevator Community/Game Room ...see full details
Miami-Dade County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Russ Allen Plaza - Hialeah

1550 W 44th Place
Hialeah, FL - 33012
305-821-6341
Russ Allen Plaza is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Russ Allen Plaza for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Miami-Dade County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Hialeah, 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.

Check For Waiting Lists
Most apartments have waiting lists. Search early and do not just settle on one apartment choice.

Contact Your Local Housing Authority
Housing authorities have many opportunities. Many do have closed waiting lists, but they may be able to provide other public housing resources.

Check The Federal Poverty Sliding Scale Guidelines
Check to see if you qualify for low cost or free housing by comparing the guidelines to your income records.