Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Orange County, Florida
Orange County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,959 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,775 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $37.67 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,959
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- About the same as in Florida
- Typical rent
- $1,775
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 6% more than in Florida
- Wage needed
- $37.67
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $78,360 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 59%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 1% less than in Florida
Only here
Renting in Orange County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Orange County has the 4th lowest homeownership rate of the 67 counties in Florida (57%).
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Among the neighboring counties, Polk County has the lowest typical rent ($1,363), 23% below the $1,775 in Orange County.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Orange County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Orange County was $1,933 a month in September 2026: 1% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,658 | $31.88 | $66,320 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,726 | $33.19 | $69,040 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,959 | $37.67 | $78,360 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,445 | $47.02 | $97,800 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,856 | $54.92 | $114,240 |
HUD area: Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 45 ZIP codes in Orange County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,370 in 32798 to $2,690 in 34786. 29 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,959).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 32703 | $1,570 | $1,640 | $1,860 | $2,320 | $2,710 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32709 | $1,320 | $1,450 | $1,670 | $2,160 | $2,480 |
| 32712 | $1,960 | $2,040 | $2,320 | $2,900 | $3,380 |
| 32751 | $1,840 | $1,910 | $2,170 | $2,710 | $3,160 |
| 32768 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,990 | $2,480 | $2,900 |
| 32789 | $1,690 | $1,760 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $2,920 |
| 32798 | $1,150 | $1,210 | $1,370 | $1,730 | $2,090 |
| 32801 | $1,790 | $1,860 | $2,110 | $2,630 | $3,080 |
| 32803 | $1,960 | $2,040 | $2,310 | $2,880 | $3,370 |
| 32804 | $1,700 | $1,770 | $2,010 | $2,510 | $2,930 |
| 32805 | $1,150 | $1,210 | $1,370 | $1,730 | $2,090 |
| 32806 | $1,510 | $1,570 | $1,780 | $2,220 | $2,600 |
| 32807 | $1,470 | $1,530 | $1,740 | $2,170 | $2,540 |
| 32808 | $1,460 | $1,520 | $1,720 | $2,150 | $2,510 |
| 32809 | $1,350 | $1,410 | $1,600 | $2,000 | $2,330 |
| 32810 | $1,570 | $1,640 | $1,860 | $2,320 | $2,710 |
| 32811 | $1,670 | $1,740 | $1,970 | $2,460 | $2,870 |
| 32812 | $1,530 | $1,590 | $1,810 | $2,260 | $2,640 |
| 32814 | $2,250 | $2,340 | $2,660 | $3,320 | $3,880 |
| 32816 | $1,580 | $1,640 | $1,860 | $2,330 | $2,720 |
| 32817 | $1,720 | $1,790 | $2,030 | $2,530 | $2,960 |
| 32818 | $1,480 | $1,540 | $1,750 | $2,180 | $2,550 |
| 32819 | $1,920 | $2,000 | $2,270 | $2,830 | $3,310 |
| 32820 | $1,630 | $1,720 | $1,950 | $2,480 | $2,950 |
| 32821 | $1,800 | $1,880 | $2,130 | $2,660 | $3,110 |
| 32822 | $1,670 | $1,740 | $1,970 | $2,460 | $2,870 |
| 32824 | $1,790 | $1,870 | $2,120 | $2,650 | $3,090 |
| 32825 | $1,750 | $1,820 | $2,070 | $2,580 | $3,020 |
| 32826 | $1,490 | $1,550 | $1,760 | $2,200 | $2,570 |
| 32827 | $2,190 | $2,280 | $2,590 | $3,230 | $3,780 |
| 32828 | $1,850 | $1,930 | $2,190 | $2,730 | $3,190 |
| 32829 | $1,900 | $1,970 | $2,240 | $2,800 | $3,270 |
| 32830 | $1,920 | $2,000 | $2,270 | $2,830 | $3,310 |
| 32831 | $1,830 | $1,900 | $2,160 | $2,700 | $3,150 |
| 32832 | $2,200 | $2,290 | $2,600 | $3,250 | $3,790 |
| 32833 | $1,430 | $1,490 | $1,690 | $2,110 | $2,460 |
| 32835 | $1,820 | $1,890 | $2,150 | $2,680 | $3,130 |
| 32836 | $1,960 | $2,040 | $2,320 | $2,900 | $3,380 |
| 32837 | $1,910 | $1,990 | $2,260 | $2,820 | $3,290 |
| 32839 | $1,540 | $1,600 | $1,820 | $2,270 | $2,650 |
| 34734 | $1,970 | $2,050 | $2,330 | $2,910 | $3,400 |
| 34760 | $2,030 | $2,110 | $2,400 | $3,000 | $3,500 |
| 34761 | $1,810 | $1,890 | $2,140 | $2,670 | $3,120 |
| 34786 | $2,280 | $2,370 | $2,690 | $3,360 | $3,920 |
| 34787 | $2,030 | $2,110 | $2,400 | $3,000 | $3,500 |
- 32703 $1,860$2,320
- 32709 $1,670$2,160
- 32712 $2,320$2,900
- 32751 $2,170$2,710
- 32768 $1,990$2,480
- 32789 $2,000$2,500
- 32798 $1,370$1,730
- 32801 $2,110$2,630
- 32803 $2,310$2,880
- 32804 $2,010$2,510
- 32805 $1,370$1,730
- 32806 $1,780$2,220
- 32807 $1,740$2,170
- 32808 $1,720$2,150
- 32809 $1,600$2,000
- 32810 $1,860$2,320
- 32811 $1,970$2,460
- 32812 $1,810$2,260
- 32814 $2,660$3,320
- 32816 $1,860$2,330
- 32817 $2,030$2,530
- 32818 $1,750$2,180
- 32819 $2,270$2,830
- 32820 $1,950$2,480
- 32821 $2,130$2,660
- 32822 $1,970$2,460
- 32824 $2,120$2,650
- 32825 $2,070$2,580
- 32826 $1,760$2,200
- 32827 $2,590$3,230
- 32828 $2,190$2,730
- 32829 $2,240$2,800
- 32830 $2,270$2,830
- 32831 $2,160$2,700
- 32832 $2,600$3,250
- 32833 $1,690$2,110
- 32835 $2,150$2,680
- 32836 $2,320$2,900
- 32837 $2,260$2,820
- 32839 $1,820$2,270
- 34734 $2,330$2,910
- 34760 $2,400$3,000
- 34761 $2,140$2,670
- 34786 $2,690$3,360
- 34787 $2,400$3,000
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Orange County, 59% of renter households are in that position; in Florida, 60%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
59%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
227,990 households rent in Orange County
- Spend half or more of their income 29%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 30%
- Spend less than 30% 41%
Compared with the state and the country
- Orange 59%
- Florida 60%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Orange County
HUD lists 152 properties with homes for low-income households in Orange County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 117
- HUD-assisted
- 25
- public housing
- 12
26,738 homes in all; 23,745 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Woodhill Tax credit (LIHTC) 7201 Woodhill Park Dr, Orlando 32818 450 low-income homes · 1 bd: 45 · 2 bd: 256 · 3 bd: 149 · In service since 1996 · For families
- Willow Lake Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 Monica Rose Dr, Apopka 32703 428 low-income homes · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 228 · 3 bd: 128 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Pinnacle Cove Tax credit (LIHTC) 13513 Inlet Ln, Orlando 32824 420 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 216 · 3 bd: 144 · 4 bd: 24 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Willow Key Tax credit (LIHTC) 5590 Arnold Palmer Dr, Orlando 32811 384 low-income homes · 2 bd: 196 · 3 bd: 148 · 4 bd: 40 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Retreat at Valencia Tax credit (LIHTC) 8413 Valencia Village Ln, Orlando 32825 336 low-income homes · 1 bd: 92 · 2 bd: 132 · 3 bd: 72 · 4 bd: 40 · In service since 2001 · For families
- Buena Vista Point Tax credit (LIHTC) 11856 Reedy Creek Dr, Orlando 32836 324 low-income homes · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 204 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 1994 · For families
- Brentwood Club on Millenia Boulevard Tax credit (LIHTC) 5000 Millenia Blvd, Orlando 32839 312 low-income homes · 1 bd: 52 · 2 bd: 172 · 3 bd: 56 · 4 bd: 32 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Chapel Trace Tax credit (LIHTC) 562 Chapel Trace Dr, Orlando 32807 312 low-income homes · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 168 · 3 bd: 72 · In service since 2004
- Mill Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) 5003 Commander Dr, Orlando 32822 312 low-income homes · 1 bd: 96 · 2 bd: 156 · 3 bd: 60 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Wellesley Tax credit (LIHTC) 8775 Wellesley Lake Dr, Orlando 32818 312 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 156 · 3 bd: 96 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Lee Vista Club Tax credit (LIHTC) 5909 Lee Vista Blvd, Orlando 32822 312 homes, 311 low-income · 1 bd: 64 · 2 bd: 144 · 3 bd: 48 · 4 bd: 56 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Sand Lake Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 7539 Sand Lake Pointe Loop, Orlando 32809 312 homes, 310 low-income · 2 bd: 216 · 3 bd: 72 · 4 bd: 24 · In service since 2001
- Hidden Creek Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 2013 Rivertree Cir, Orlando 32839 304 low-income homes · 2 bd: 208 · 3 bd: 64 · 4 bd: 32 · In service since 1996
- Avalon Reserve Tax credit (LIHTC) 14451 Avalon Reserve Blvd, Orlando 32828 300 low-income homes · 2 bd: 204 · 3 bd: 80 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2004 · For families
- River Reach (ORLANDO) Tax credit (LIHTC) 1500 River Reach Dr, Orlando 32828 300 low-income homes · 2 bd: 156 · 3 bd: 124 · 4 bd: 20 · In service since 1996 · For families
- Metro Place I Tax credit (LIHTC) 907 S Kirkman Rd, Orlando 32811 288 low-income homes · 2 bd: 192 · 3 bd: 64 · 4 bd: 32 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Berkshire Club Tax credit (LIHTC) 1921 Stable Dr, Orlando 32837 288 homes, 287 low-income · 1 bd: 56 · 2 bd: 144 · 3 bd: 56 · 4 bd: 32 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Pointe Vista Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 5327 Pointe Vista Cir, Orlando 32839 288 homes, 286 low-income · 2 bd: 192 · 3 bd: 56 · 4 bd: 40 · In service since 1998
- West Pointe Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 1207 W Pointe Villas Blvd, Winter Garden 34787 288 homes, 286 low-income · 2 bd: 200 · 3 bd: 72 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2001
- Waterbridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 11213 Isle Of Waterbridge, Orlando 32837 280 homes, 279 low-income · 1 bd: 120 · 2 bd: 104 · 3 bd: 56 · In service since 1999
- Landon Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 1705 Grande Pointe Blvd, Orlando 32839 276 low-income homes · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 156 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 2001 · For families
- Silver Hills Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2602 Silver Hills Dr, Orlando 32818 272 low-income homes · 2 bd: 190 · 3 bd: 82 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Stonebridge Landings I Tax credit (LIHTC) 7603 Fort Desoto St, Orlando 32822 272 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 140 · 3 bd: 108 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Pinnacle Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 13301 Amber Lake Blvd, Orlando 32824 268 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 88 · 3 bd: 80 · 4 bd: 40 · In service since 2004 · For families
- City View at Hughes Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 595 W Church St, Orlando 32805 266 low-income homes · 1 bd: 119 · 2 bd: 133 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Mystic Pointe Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 10700 Hobbit Cir, Orlando 32836 265 low-income homes · 2 bd: 109 · 3 bd: 108 · 4 bd: 48 · In service since 2001 · For families
- Clarcona Groves Tax credit (LIHTC) 5462 Clarcona Key Blvd, Orlando 32810 264 low-income homes · 2 bd: 144 · 3 bd: 88 · 4 bd: 32 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Emerald Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 5450 Cholla Way, Orlando 32808 264 low-income homes · In service since 2012 · For families
- Wentworth I Tax credit (LIHTC) 10200 Dylan St, Orlando 32825 264 low-income homes · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 144 · 3 bd: 72 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Wentworth Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 10112 Eastmar Commons Blvd, Orlando 32825 264 homes, 262 low-income · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 128 · 3 bd: 88 · In service since 2000
- Buena Vista Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 8825 Buena Pl, Windermere 34786 256 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 120 · 3 bd: 100 · In service since 1999
- Jernigan Gardens HUD-assisted 1484 Mercy Dr, Orlando 32808 256 low-income homes · For families · (407) 298-2571
- Woodridge - Orlando Tax credit (LIHTC) 7351 Woodridge Park Dr, Orlando 32818 254 low-income homes · 1 bd: 46 · 2 bd: 136 · 3 bd: 72 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Belle Isle Tax credit (LIHTC) 4503 Cove Dr, Belle Isle 32812 336 homes, 252 low-income · 1 bd: 68 · 2 bd: 156 · 3 bd: 48 · 4 bd: 64 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Landings on Millenia Boulevard Tax credit (LIHTC) 5150 Millenia Blvd, Orlando 32839 336 homes, 252 low-income · 1 bd: 57 · 2 bd: 117 · 3 bd: 52 · 4 bd: 26 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Nassau Bay I Tax credit (LIHTC) 5200 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando 32810 252 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 100 · 3 bd: 76 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Falcon Trace Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1612 Peregrine Falcons Way, Orlando 32837 252 homes, 251 low-income · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 132 · 3 bd: 56 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 1999
- Bella Capri Tax credit (LIHTC) 4822 Cason Cove Dr, Orlando 32811 248 low-income homes · 1 bd: 56 · 2 bd: 136 · 3 bd: 56 · In service since 1994 · For families
- Cricket Club Tax credit (LIHTC) 1400 Cricket Club Cir, Orlando 32828 248 low-income homes · 1 bd: 56 · 2 bd: 136 · 3 bd: 56 · In service since 1991 · For families
- Alta Westgate Tax credit (LIHTC) 2411 N Hiawassee Rd, Orlando 32818 240 low-income homes · 2 bd: 120 · 3 bd: 120 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Lake Weston Point Tax credit (LIHTC) 2201 Weston Point Dr, Orlando 32810 240 low-income homes · 2 bd: 56 · 3 bd: 120 · 4 bd: 64 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Landings at Timberleaf Tax credit (LIHTC) 5435 Timberleaf Blvd, Orlando 32811 240 low-income homes · 2 bd: 120 · 3 bd: 120 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Seminole Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 2750 Renegade Dr, Orlando 32818 240 low-income homes · 2 bd: 160 · 3 bd: 56 · 4 bd: 24 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Waterford Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 12900 Waterford Wood Cir, Orlando 32828 240 homes, 238 low-income · 2 bd: 120 · 3 bd: 120 · In service since 2001
- Westbrook Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4932 Eaglesmere Dr, Orlando 32819 234 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 130 · 3 bd: 72 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Valencia Trace Tax credit (LIHTC) 101 Grande Valencia Dr, Orlando 32825 229 homes, 228 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 97 · 3 bd: 84 · 4 bd: 24 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Academy at Waterford Lakes Tax credit (LIHTC) 700 Egret Landing Pl, Orlando 32825 228 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 96 · 3 bd: 72 · 4 bd: 24 · In service since 1998 · For families
- Landon Trace Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1813 Buchanan Bay Cir, Orlando 32839 228 low-income homes · 3 bd: 228 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Metro Place II Tax credit (LIHTC) 907 S Kirkman Rd, Orlando 32811 248 homes, 224 low-income · 2 bd: 168 · 3 bd: 48 · 4 bd: 32 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Oasis Club Tax credit (LIHTC) 7451 Gatehouse Cir, Orlando 32807 220 low-income homes · 2 bd: 112 · 3 bd: 108 · In service since 1995 · For families
- Reeves Terrace Public housing 301 Hillside Ave, Orlando 32803 224 homes, 219 low-income · Run by Orlando Housing Authority · Average payment: $608 a month · (407) 895-3300
- Commander Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 5286 Commander Dr, Orlando 32822 216 low-income homes · 2 bd: 132 · 3 bd: 84 · In service since 1996 · For families
- Highland Oaks Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4805 N Pine Hills Rd, Orlando 32808 216 low-income homes · In service since 1992
- Ridge Club I Tax credit (LIHTC) 4626 Oak Haven Dr, Orlando 32839 216 low-income homes · In service since 1993
- Watauga Woods Tax credit (LIHTC) 1637 Watauga Ave, Orlando 32812 216 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 116 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 1993 · For families
- Crescent Club Tax credit (LIHTC) 4100 S Rio Grande Ave, Orlando 32839 215 low-income homes · 1 bd: 141 · 2 bd: 72 · In service since 2003 · For older adults, families
- Valencia Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 532 Park Tree Ter, Orlando 32825 208 low-income homes · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 168 · In service since 1995 · For families
- Lake Mann Homes Public housing 3551 Eccleston St, Orlando 32805 210 homes, 205 low-income · Run by Orlando Housing Authority · Average payment: $604 a month · (407) 895-3300
- Beacon Hill Tax credit (LIHTC) 7493 Beacon Hill Loop, Orlando 32818 192 low-income homes · 2 bd: 96 · 3 bd: 96 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Murchison Terrace Public housing 1201 Mable Butler Ave, Orlando 32805 190 homes, 188 low-income · Run by Orlando Housing Authority · Average payment: $584 a month · (407) 895-3300
- Country Garden Tax credit (LIHTC) 15122 W Colonial Dr, Winter Garden 34787 184 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 104 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 1992 · For families
- Ivey Lane Homes Public housing 4405 Edgemoor St, Orlando 32811 184 homes, 181 low-income · Run by Orlando Housing Authority · Average payment: $679 a month · (407) 895-3300
- Citrus Glen Tax credit (LIHTC) 5351 Limelight Cir, Orlando 32839 176 low-income homes · 2 bd: 88 · 3 bd: 88 · In service since 1994 · For families
- Oak Harbor Tax credit (LIHTC) 5770 Harbor Chase Cir, Orlando 32839 176 low-income homes · 2 bd: 88 · 3 bd: 88 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Glenn on Millenia Boulevard Tax credit (LIHTC) 5202 Millenia Blvd, Orlando 32839 192 homes, 173 low-income · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 96 · 3 bd: 40 · 4 bd: 24 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Dunwoodie Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 4213 Dunwoodie Blvd, Orlando 32839 172 low-income homes · 2 bd: 147 · 3 bd: 25 · In service since 1999 · For families
- The Meadows and Tranquil Terrace Public housing 845 W Swoope Ave, Winter Park 32789 171 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Winter Park · Average payment: $568 a month · Average wait: 45 months · Homes at several sites · (407) 645-2869
- Acclaim at Conroy Tax credit (LIHTC) 4937 Cason Cove Dr, Orlando 32811 172 homes, 170 low-income · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 44 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 1998
- Camellia Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 6300 Camellia Garden Dr, Orlando 32822 169 low-income homes · 2 bd: 109 · 3 bd: 48 · 4 bd: 12 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Magnolia Pointe (ORLANDO) Tax credit (LIHTC) 1701 Mercy Dr, Orlando 32808 168 low-income homes · 1 bd: 84 · 2 bd: 84 · In service since 1999 · For older adults, families
- William Booth Towers HUD-assisted 633 Lake Dot Cir, Orlando 32801 168 low-income homes · For older adults · (407) 843-5533
- River Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 9957 Hidden River Dr, Orlando 32829 160 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 95 · 4 bd: 23 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Timber Sound Apts Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 4927 Raleigh St, Orlando 32811 160 low-income homes · 2 bd: 80 · 3 bd: 80 · In service since 1998 · For families
- Calvary Towers HUD-assisted 1099 Clay St, Winter Park 32789 156 low-income homes · For older adults · (407) 645-1099
- Fox Hollow Tax credit (LIHTC) 3524 Prairie Fox Ln, Orlando 32812 156 low-income homes · In service since 2006
- Landstar Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 1001 Landstar Park Dr, Orlando 32824 156 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 95 · 4 bd: 23 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Ridge Club II Tax credit (LIHTC) 4602 Oak Haven Dr, Orlando 32839 156 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 1995 · For families
- Sumerset Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 1051 Lee Rd, Orlando 32810 148 low-income homes · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 77 · 3 bd: 35 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Fountains at Millenia I Tax credit (LIHTC) 5316 Millenia Blvd, Orlando 32839 162 homes, 145 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 134 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Palm Grove Garden Apartments HUD-assisted 3944 Wd Judge Dr, Orlando 32808 142 homes, 141 low-income · For families · (407) 295-9873
- Catherine Booth Towers HUD-assisted 633 Lake Dot Cir, Orlando 32801 125 low-income homes · For older adults · (407) 650-8180
- Covenant on the Lakes Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 2212 S Rio Grande Ave, Orlando 32805 122 low-income homes · 1 bd: 61 · 2 bd: 61 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Marbella Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 7528 Marbella Pointe Dr, Orlando 32822 120 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 76 · 4 bd: 24 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Pendana at West Lakes Senior Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 2205 Orange Center Blvd, Orlando 32805 120 low-income homes · 1 bd: 108 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2020 · For older adults
- Park Avenue Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 48 S Park Ave, Winter Garden 34787 120 homes, 118 low-income · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 48 · In service since 1999
- Omega Apts/Marden Meadows Public housing 7424 Kappa Ct, Orlando 32810 119 homes, 117 low-income · Run by Orlando Housing Authority · Average payment: $688 a month · (407) 895-3300
- Kinneret II HUD-assisted 517 Delaney Ave, Orlando 32801 112 low-income homes · For older adults · (407) 425-4537
- Fountains at Lingo Cove Tax credit (LIHTC) 6500 + 6570 Pershing Avenue, Orlando 32822 110 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 13 · 3 bd: 41 · 4 bd: 11 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Lorna Doone Apts Public housing 1617 W Central Blvd, Orlando 32805 104 low-income homes · Run by Orlando Housing Authority · Average payment: $352 a month · (407) 895-3300
- Marbella Cove Tax credit (LIHTC) 7528 Marbella Pointe Dr, Orlando 32822 104 low-income homes · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 76 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Silver Lakes Village Apartments HUD-assisted 5102 Cinderlane Pkwy, Orlando 32808 104 homes, 103 low-income · For older adults · (407) 822-5100
- College Park Towers HUD-assisted 5200 Eggleston Ave, Orlando 32810 102 low-income homes · For older adults · (407) 291-1542
- Antioch Manor HUD-assisted 3850 Wd Judge Dr, Orlando 32808 102 homes, 101 low-income · For older adults · (407) 291-9351
- Orlando Cloisters HUD-assisted 757 S Orange Ave, Orlando 32801 101 low-income homes · For older adults · (407) 423-1928
- Taylor Apartments HUD-assisted 133 E 15th St, Apopka 32703 101 low-income homes · For families · (407) 889-3394
- Village Park Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 550 N Denning Dr, Winter Park 32789 105 homes, 100 low-income · In service since 2014 · For older adults, families
- Fountains at Millenia IV Tax credit (LIHTC) 5316 Millenia Blvd, Orlando 32839 100 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 72 · 4 bd: 12 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Pointe Vista I Tax credit (LIHTC) 5455 Pointe Vista Cir, Orlando 32839 100 low-income homes · 2 bd: 56 · 3 bd: 36 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 1997 · For families
- Lexington Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 315 W Concord St, Orlando 32801 104 homes, 97 low-income · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 60 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Ashley Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 4501 Nikki Ct, Orlando 32822 96 low-income homes · In service since 1990
- Citrus Glen II Tax credit (LIHTC) 5404 Limelight Cir, Orlando 32839 96 low-income homes · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 1997
- Golden Oaks Tax credit (LIHTC) 7701 Acorn Woods Cir, Winter Park 32792 96 low-income homes · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 1993 · For families
- Crossroads Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 4381 Crossroads Ct, Orlando 32811 94 low-income homes · 2 bd: 52 · 3 bd: 42 · In service since 2011 · For families · (407) 843-8436
- Concord Court at Creative Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 680 W Concord St, Orlando 32801 116 homes, 93 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 92 · In service since 2019
- Uptown Maitland Tax credit (LIHTC) 525 Sybelia Pkwy, Maitland 32751 93 low-income homes · 2 bd: 58 · 3 bd: 80 · 4 bd: 12 · In service since 2013 · For older adults, families
- Lake Sherwood Tax credit (LIHTC) 1724 London Crest Dr, Orlando 32818 90 low-income homes · 3 bd: 90 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Meadow Lake Apts Public housing 3564 Meadow Lake Ln, Orlando 32808 87 low-income homes · Run by Orlando Housing Authority · Average payment: $365 a month · (407) 895-3300
- Amelia Court at Creative Village II Tax credit (LIHTC) 667 W Amelia St, Orlando 32801 105 homes, 84 low-income · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 60 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Buena Vista Place II Tax credit (LIHTC) 8825 Buena Pl, Windermere 34786 84 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2000
- Fountains at Pershing Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 3169 Pershing Park Dr, Orlando 32822 92 homes, 82 low-income · 1 bd: 46 · 2 bd: 37 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 2011 · For older adults, families
- Timber Sound Tax credit (LIHTC) 4927 Raleigh St, Orlando 32811 80 low-income homes · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 35 · In service since 1998 · For families
- Oak Glen Tax credit (LIHTC) 2012 Mercy Dr, Orlando 32808 88 homes, 79 low-income · 2 bd: 52 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 2002 · For families
- ST. Joseph Garden Courts HUD-assisted 1515 N Alafaya Trl, Orlando 32828 80 homes, 79 low-income · For older adults · (407) 382-0808
- West Kennedy Apartments HUD-assisted 791M Kennedy Cir, Orlando 32810 80 homes, 79 low-income · For families · (407) 660-9529
- Grand Reserve at Maitland Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 1939 Grand Isle Cir, Orlando 32810 364 homes, 75 low-income · 1 bd: 84 · 2 bd: 212 · 3 bd: 58 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 1996 · For families
- Grand Reserve at Lee Vista Tax credit (LIHTC) 6201 Bent Pine Dr, Orlando 32822 338 homes, 70 low-income · 1 bd: 78 · 2 bd: 200 · 3 bd: 50 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 1996 · For families
- Reserve at Indian Hill HUD-assisted 5206 Indian Hill Rd, Orlando 32808 70 homes, 69 low-income · For older adults · (407) 299-0355
- College Park Towers II HUD-assisted 5212 Eggleston Ave, Orlando 32810 68 low-income homes · For older adults · (407) 290-0444
- Villas at Carver Park Tax credit (LIHTC) · Public housing 854 Carver Park St, Orlando 32805 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 64 · In service since 2009 · For older adults · Run by Orlando Housing Authority · Average payment: $379 a month · Average wait: 31 months · (407) 895-3300
- Forest Hills Apartments HUD-assisted 7214 Forest City Rd, Orlando 32810 60 low-income homes · For families · (407) 295-4193
- Fountains at Millenia III Tax credit (LIHTC) 5316 Millenia Blvd, Orlando 32839 82 homes, 58 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 11 · 3 bd: 67 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Landings at Carver Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 1190 Conley St, Orlando 32805 56 low-income homes · 2 bd: 38 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Citrus Gardens HUD-assisted 1301 Citrus Gardens Dr, Orlando 32807 55 low-income homes · For older adults · (407) 282-2700
- Nassau Bay II Tax credit (LIHTC) 5200 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando 32810 240 homes, 48 low-income · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 70 · 3 bd: 52 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Forest Edge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2201 Weston Ln, Orlando 32810 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 1992 · For families
- The Oaks and the Meadows HUD-assisted 2725 Weston lane, Winter Park 32789 48 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (407) 740-8108
- Dixie Grove Apartments HUD-assisted 1901 Watauga Ave, Orlando 32812 44 low-income homes · For older adults · (407) 894-1415
- Citrus SQ/Johnson Manor Public housing 4775 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando 32812 40 low-income homes · Run by Orlando Housing Authority · Average payment: $409 a month · Homes at several sites · (407) 895-3300
- Fountains at Millenia II Tax credit (LIHTC) 5316 Millenia Blvd, Orlando 32839 32 low-income homes · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2008 · For families
- The Landings at Carver Park Public housing 1143 W Cypress St, Orlando 32805 56 homes, 30 low-income · Run by Orlando Housing Authority · Average payment: $659 a month · Average wait: 27 months · (407) 895-3300
- Studio Concord Tax credit (LIHTC) 920 W Concord St, Orlando 32805 26 low-income homes · Studio: 26 · In service since 1995 · For families
- Lakeside Place Apartments HUD-assisted 1790 Mercy Dr, Orlando 32808 18 homes, 17 low-income · For people with disabilities · (407) 822-5061
- Life Concepts Group Home II HUD-assisted 222 N Wekiwa Springs Rd, Apopka 32703 15 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (407) 889-4530
- Oakland Village Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 452 Cypress ST, Orlando 32824 12 low-income homes · In service since 1994
- Life Concepts Independent Living I HUD-assisted 251 Alabama Ave, Apopka 32703 10 homes, 9 low-income · For people with disabilities · (407) 889-4530
- Life Concepts Group Home I HUD-assisted 27 W 1st St, Apopka 32703 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (407) 884-7998
- Life Concepts Independent Living II HUD-assisted 705 Greenwood St, Orlando 32801 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (407) 889-4530
- Nineteenth ST Duplex Tax credit (LIHTC) 826 19th St, Orlando 32805 2 low-income homes
- Waterford East (ORLANDO) Tax credit (LIHTC) 13000 Island Bay Dr, Orlando 32828 392 homes · In service since 2001
- Vista Pines Tax credit (LIHTC) 401 North Chicasaw Trail, Orlando 32825 238 homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 179 · 4 bd: 29 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Pendana at West Lakes Tax credit (LIHTC) 2021 Orange Center Boulevard, Orlando 32805 200 homes · 1 bd: 71 · 2 bd: 47 · 3 bd: 70 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Westwood Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 11037 Laguna Bay Dr, Orlando 32821 178 homes · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 126 · 4 bd: 11 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Village on Mercy Tax credit (LIHTC) Mercy DR and New Hampshire ST, Orlando 32808 166 homes · Studio: 43 · 1 bd: 43 · 2 bd: 38 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 2019 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Parramore Oaks Tax credit (LIHTC) Conley Street and South Parramore Avenue, Orlando 32805 120 homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 81 · 3 bd: 23 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Wellington Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 1225 Apley Cir, Apopka 32703 120 homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 66 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Taylor Tax credit (LIHTC) 131 E 15th St, Apopka 32703 101 homes
- Northbridge Apt Homes on Millenia Lake I Tax credit (LIHTC) 4902 Millenia Blvd, Orlando 32839 81 homes
- Brixton Landing Tax credit (LIHTC) 442 E 13th St, Apopka 32703 80 homes · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 2018 · For older adults, families
- Goldenrod Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 3500 N Goldenrod Rd, Winter Park 32792 70 homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 11 · 3 bd: 35 · 4 bd: 11 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Quest Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 1389 Woodbury Road, Orlando 32828 48 homes · 1 bd: 48 · In service since 2018 · For people with disabilities, families
- Dean Woods Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 9800 Dean Woods Pl, Orlando 32825 47 homes
- Griffin Park Public housing 745 Dunbar Ct, Orlando 32805 6 homes · Run by Orlando Housing Authority · (407) 895-3300
2 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Orange County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 3 agencies serve in Orange County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,150 | $40,250 | $64,350 |
| 2 people | $27,600 | $46,000 | $73,550 |
| 3 people | $31,050 | $51,750 | $82,750 |
| 4 people | $34,450 | $57,450 | $91,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $62,050 | $99,300 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $66,650 | $106,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $71,250 | $114,000 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $75,850 | $121,350 |
Area median income: $97,600. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,492 – $1,824
- 1 bedroom $1,553 – $1,899
- 2 bedrooms $1,763 – $2,155
- 3 bedrooms $2,201 – $2,690
- 4 bedrooms $2,570 – $3,142
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Orlando Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 4,820 vouchers · 1,261 public housing units (407) 895-3300 Orlando Housing Authority: vivian.bryant@orl-oha.org
- Orange County Housing & Community Development Section 8 vouchers · 1,358 vouchers (407) 836-5150 Orange County Housing & Community Development: Mitchell.Glasser@ocfl.net
- Housing Authority of the City of Winter Park Public housing · 171 public housing units (407) 645-2869 Housing Authority of the City of Winter Park: tgrant@winterparkha.org
Housing agencies in Florida Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Florida
What Florida law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 15 days
- Fla. Stat. §83.49(3)(a)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 3 days
- Fla. Stat. §83.56(3)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- Fla. Stat. §83.57(3)
- Only a court order can remove youFla. Stat. §83.67(2)
- Protection from retaliationFla. Stat. §83.64
Help
Where to get help with rent in Orange County
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in Orange County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Catholic Charities of Central Florida
1819 N Semoran Blvd, Orlando · Spanish
Also serves in Creole.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 6 more
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Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc.
122 E Colonial Dr, Orlando · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 5 more
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Greenpath Financial Wellness
121 S Orange Ave, Orlando · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Orange County or the whole state, with what each page says about being open.
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Florida Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Run by FloridaCommerce
Help from the federal LIHEAP program in Florida that pays the electric or gas company directly, including past-due bills and reconnection
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Orange County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Florida, the average home bill was $156 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$3,918
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,959
- Security deposit
- $1,959
- Total
- $3,918
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Orange County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,658; 1 bedroom: $1,726; 2 bedrooms: $1,959; 3 bedrooms: $2,445; 4 bedrooms: $2,856. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Orange County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,959) without spending more than 30% of income takes $37.67 an hour full time, or $78,360 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Orange County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $57,450 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Orange County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,763 and $2,155 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Orange County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,370 in 32798 to $2,690 in 34786. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Orange County?
HUD lists 152 properties with homes for low-income households in Orange County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Orange County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Orange County, 59% of renter households are in that position; in Florida, 60%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).