Largest housing authorities in Florida
| Agency | City | Section 8 vouchers | Public housing units |
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| Miami Dade Housing and Community Dev | Miami | 21,469 | 5,959 |
| Tampa Housing Authority | Tampa | 11,832 | 466 |
| Jacksonville Housing Authority | Jacksonville | 8,527 | 2,688 |
| Hialeah Housing Authority | Hialeah | 5,895 | 857 |
| Broward County Housing Authority | Lauderdale Lakes | 6,552 | 0 |
| Orlando Housing Authority | Orlando | 4,820 | 1,284 |
| West Palm Beach Housing Authority | West Palm Beach | 4,061 | 157 |
| Pinellas County Housing Authority | Largo | 3,980 | 146 |
| Housing Authority of the City of St. Petersburg | St Petersburg | 3,918 | 134 |
| Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach | Miami Beach | 3,581 | 200 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many housing authorities are there in Florida?
HUD lists 97 public housing agencies in Florida: 76 administer Section 8 vouchers and 72 manage public housing. Together they have 24,465 public housing units and 131,982 Housing Choice Vouchers.
How do I apply for Section 8 in Florida?
You apply at a local housing authority, not with HUD or the state. Find the agencies that serve your city or county in the list on this page, check if their waiting list is open and submit a pre-application. You can apply to several agencies at once.
Which is the largest housing authority in Florida?
Miami Dade Housing and Community Dev, with 5,959 public housing units and 21,469 Section 8 vouchers according to HUD.
Can I apply to a housing authority in a different city of Florida?
Yes. You can apply to any agency, but many give preference to people who live or work in their area. After 12 months with a voucher you can usually move it to another area (portability).
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Source: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset, updated October 6, 2026. Phone numbers and emails are the ones each agency reports to HUD.