Jacksonville Housing Authority

1300 Broad St N, Jacksonville, FL, 32202 · ~10,790 units under management

Call 9046303810

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Jacksonville, FL (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Duval County

Who this agency serves

Jacksonville Housing Authority served 10,390 households across 10,976 units (95% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.5 people, an average annual income of $15,417, and pays an average of $390 per month toward rent.

Households served
10,390 of 10,976 units
Avg. household income
$15,417
Avg. rent paid by household
$390
Avg. household size
2.5 people
Households with children
48%
Head of household 62+
29%
Head of household with a disability
39%
Avg. wait to move in
30 months

Unit mix: 30% 1-bedroom, 31% 2-bedroom, 40% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 14 developments with an average score of 93 (High Performer).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
TWIN TOWERSJacksonville98 High PerformerUPCSFeb 2023
FAIRWAY OAKSJacksonville96 High PerformerNSPIREOct 2024
CARRINGTON PLACE APARTMENTSJacksonville96 High PerformerNSPIREJun 2025
Riviera ApartmentsJacksonville96 High PerformerNSPIREJun 2025
BLODGETT HOMESJacksonville96 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
SOUTHWIND VILLASJacksonville95 High PerformerUPCSJan 2023
CENTENNIAL TOWNHOUSEJacksonville95 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
Colonial VillageJacksonville94 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2025
FOREST, ANDERS & SCATTERED SITESJacksonville93 High PerformerNSPIREJun 2025
SCATTERED SITESJacksonville93 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
Brentwood LakeJacksonville92 High PerformerNSPIREJun 2025
VICTORY POINTJacksonville92 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2024
OAKS AT DURKEEVILLEJacksonville90 High PerformerUPCSFeb 2023
LINDSEY TERRACEJacksonville82 StandardNSPIREJun 2025

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

For Renters

Am I eligible?

To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through Jacksonville Housing Authority, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI (the Extremely Low Income limit) for at least 75% of new vouchers.

Household sizeMax gross annual income
1 person$38,050
2 people$43,500
3 people$48,950
4 people$54,350
5 people$58,700
6 people$63,050
7 people$67,400
8 people$71,750

Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact Jacksonville Housing Authority directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in Jacksonville, FL

These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.

Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Jacksonville Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.