Housing Authority Offices
Independent directory. We are not HUD or a housing authority, and we do not take applications. Independent, unofficial directory. Not HUD. About

Public housing agency · Tarpon Springs, FL

Tarpon Springs Housing Authority

To apply for public housing in Tarpon Springs, FL, contact Tarpon Springs Housing Authority at (727) 937-4411. The agency runs public housing from its office at 500 S Walton Ave.

Contact Tarpon Springs Housing Authority

  • Phone(727) 937-4411
  • Fax(727) 279-2814
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address500 S Walton Ave
    Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
  • CountyPinellas County
  • ProgramsPublic housing only
  • HUD codeFL058

Contact details as reported by the agency to HUD (data updated October 6, 2026). Office hours are not published by HUD: call before you go.

Section 8 and public housing at Tarpon Springs Housing Authority

118public housing units21 occupied (18%)
100–299HUD size category (units)

Tarpon Springs Housing Authority owns and manages public housing: apartments where rent is set at about 30% of your adjusted income. It does not administer Section 8 vouchers, so for a voucher in Tarpon Springs you need a nearby agency that does.

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS).

Income limits for Tarpon Springs Housing Authority

HUD sets the income limits for Pinellas County, FL based on the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA figures. Public housing eligibility depends on your total household income and household size.

Enter your household size and yearly income to compare them with the HUD limits for Pinellas County, FL.

Household sizeExtremely low (30%)Very low (50%)Low (80%)
1 person$24,100$40,150$64,250
2 people$27,550$45,850$73,400
3 people$31,000$51,600$82,600
4 people$34,400$57,350$91,750
5 people$38,680$61,950$99,100
6 people$44,360$66,550$106,450

HUD FY2026 income limits for Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA. Area median family income: $104,700. Income limits for every county.

Fair Market Rent near Tarpon Springs

Fair Market Rents are HUD's estimate of what a modest rental costs in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA. Housing authorities set their Section 8 payment standard, the most the voucher can cover, usually between 90% and 110% of these figures.

Studio$1,597
1 bedroom$1,648
2 bedrooms$1,917
3 bedrooms$2,448
4 bedrooms$2,977

FY2027 Fair Market Rents, in effect since October 1, 2026, gross rent including utilities. Ask Tarpon Springs Housing Authority for its current payment standards. How your share of the rent is calculated.

How to apply at Tarpon Springs Housing Authority

  1. Check that you qualify. Compare your household income with the limits above. You also need U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status for at least one household member.
  2. Find out if the waiting list is open. Call (727) 937-4411 or email [email protected]. Many agencies open their lists only a few days a year and announce it in advance.
  3. Submit the pre-application. Most agencies take it online or on paper during the open period. Fill it in for public housing.
  4. Keep your contact details up to date. When your name comes up, the agency writes to you. If it cannot reach you, you lose your place.
  5. Bring your documents to the interview. IDs, Social Security numbers, birth certificates and proof of income for everyone in the household. Full checklist.

We cannot tell you whether this agency's waiting list is open today: HUD does not publish that data, and lists change often. Only Tarpon Springs Housing Authority can confirm it.

Housing authorities near Tarpon Springs

Applying to more than one agency increases your chances: you can be on several waiting lists at once.

All 97 housing authorities in Florida

Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of Tarpon Springs Housing Authority?

(727) 937-4411. Fax: (727) 279-2814. Email: [email protected]. These are the contacts the agency reports to HUD.

Where is Tarpon Springs Housing Authority located?

500 S Walton Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, in Pinellas County.

Does Tarpon Springs Housing Authority offer Section 8?

No. HUD lists it as a public housing agency without Housing Choice Vouchers. For Section 8 in the area, check the nearby agencies listed on this page.

What are the income limits for Tarpon Springs Housing Authority?

In Pinellas County, FL, the FY2026 Section 8 (very low income) limit is $40,150 for one person and $57,350 for a family of four. Public housing accepts up to $91,750 for a family of four.

Is the Tarpon Springs Housing Authority waiting list open?

Waiting lists open and close on dates each agency sets, often for a few days only. Call (727) 937-4411 or check the agency's notices to confirm whether it is taking applications now.

Section 8 guides

How to apply for Section 8Step by step, from finding your agency to the briefing.Section 8 waiting listsHow lists open, preferences and how to check your status.Section 8 eligibility requirementsIncome, citizenship, background and household rules.Documents you need to applyThe checklist housing authorities ask for.How Section 8 rent is calculatedThe 30% rule, payment standards and utility allowances.Public housing vs. Section 8Which program fits you and how each one works.

Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset (agency record updated October 6, 2026) · HUD USER income limits FY2026 · HUD USER Fair Market Rents FY2027. This page is not affiliated with Tarpon Springs Housing Authority or HUD.