Hernando County Housing Authority
Brooksville, Florida
Last Updated
21 hours ago
About Hernando County Housing Authority
The Hernando County Housing Authority (PHA Code: FL137), located in Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida, manages approximately 435 assisted housing units, primarily through housing choice vouchers.
Currently, the authority's waitlists are open for programs such as the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) and its various rental components, along with the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program. Other specific programs may also be available. Applicants should note that the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing programs are presently closed to new applications.
Eligibility for these programs is subject to income restrictions. For a family of four in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA area, the Very Low Income limit is $52,150 per year. Potential applicants should verify specific program requirements and current availability.
NSP Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Hernando County residents have priority. Applications are offered on a first come, first approved basis. A nonrefundable application fee of $55 per adult applicant, plus potentially $25 for additional household member background checks, is required.
NSP Rental Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Assists eligible low-income tenants seeking primary residence in Hernando County. Hernando County residents have priority. Applicants are offered program assistance on a first come, first approved basis. A non-refundable $55 application fee per adult is required.
NSP Rental Program Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online, In-person, Mail
Additional Notes
Hernando County residents have priority, and a non-refundable $55 application fee per adult applicant is required.
Neighborhood Stabilization Program Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Potential recipients must be primary residents of Hernando County, FL and meet Section 8 HUD approved income limits. Hernando County residents have priority, and applications are processed on a first-come, first-approved basis. A nonrefundable $55 application fee per adult is required for formal applications.
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online / In-person / Mail
Additional Notes
This program assists low-income eligible tenants interested in leasing a home as their primary residence in Hernando County. Applicants must become primary residents of Hernando County and meet Section 8 HUD approved income limits; Hernando County residents have priority. A nonrefundable $55 application fee per adult applicant, with an additional $25.00 for background/credit checks if needed. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-approved basis.
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Rental Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
This program assists low-income eligible tenants in leasing a primary residence in Hernando County. Hernando County residents receive priority. A nonrefundable $55 application fee is required per adult, plus an additional $25 per person for background/credit checks if needed.
Other Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Mar 17, 2025
How to Apply
Additional Notes
This program assists eligible tenants interested in leasing a home as their primary residence in Hernando County. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-approved basis, with Hernando County residents having priority.
Other (NSP) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
This program assists eligible tenants interested in leasing a home as their primary residence in Hernando County; county residents have priority. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-approved basis, and a nonrefundable $55 application fee per adult is required.
Other - Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online or In-person, then Mail
Additional Notes
This program assists low-income eligible tenants seeking primary residences in Hernando County and requires applicants to meet Section 8 HUD income limits with priority given to Hernando County residents. A nonrefundable $55 application fee per adult is requested at the time of formal application, with an additional $25 fee for further background checks if needed.
SHIP Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Provides assistance for home purchase, rehabilitation, rental assistance, and other housing-related services for eligible residents; requires pre-approval from a reputable mortgage lender/financial institution for purchase assistance.
other Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
This Neighborhood Stabilization Very Low-Income Set Aside Program assists eligible tenants leasing a home in Hernando County; Hernando County residents have priority, and selection is first-come, first-approved.
Other Programs
4 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
Preferences included living or working in Hernando County, elderly, veterans, and disabled households. 500 applicants were placed by random lottery, weighed by preferences.
No open waiting lists are available at this time.
Mainstream Vouchers provide rental assistance specifically for non-elderly persons with disabilities. The program helps individuals transition out of institutional settings or avoid institutionalization by subsidizing housing costs in the private market.
Project-Based Vouchers are tied to specific housing units rather than following the tenant. Landlords or developers partner with the housing authority to reserve units for eligible low-income families. Unlike tenant-based HCV vouchers, PBV assistance stays with the unit if the tenant moves.
Status History
Official Application
Apply directly through the official Hernando County Housing Authority portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
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Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Hernando County Housing Authority
Check Current Status
Hernando County Housing Authority currently has 11 open waiting lists (NSP, NSP Rental, NSP Rental Program, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Rental, Other, Other (NSP), Other - Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), SHIP, other). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Hernando County Housing Authority, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $52,150/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Apply directly through the official Hernando County Housing Authority portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. If applying online, take a screenshot of your confirmation page for your records.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Hernando County Housing Authority, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Hernando County Housing Authority manages approximately 435 assisted housing units (435 Section 8), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Brooksville. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Hernando County Housing Authority
NSP open
The NSP program at Hernando County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Brooksville. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
NSP Rental open
The NSP Rental program at Hernando County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Brooksville. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
NSP Rental Program open
The NSP Rental Program program at Hernando County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Brooksville. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Neighborhood Stabilization Program open
The Neighborhood Stabilization Program program at Hernando County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Brooksville. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) open
The Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) program at Hernando County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Brooksville. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Rental open
The Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Rental program at Hernando County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Brooksville. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other open
The Other program at Hernando County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Brooksville. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other (NSP) open
The Other (NSP) program at Hernando County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Brooksville. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other - Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) open
The Other - Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) program at Hernando County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Brooksville. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
SHIP open
The SHIP program at Hernando County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Brooksville. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
other open
The other program at Hernando County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Brooksville. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Hernando County Housing Authority provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Brooksville. This program serves approximately 435 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
Public Housing Public Housing closed
Public Housing units at Hernando County Housing Authority are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at Hernando County Housing Authority are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.
PBV Project-Based Voucher closed
Project-Based Vouchers at Hernando County Housing Authority are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Brooksville. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the income limits for Hernando County Housing Authority?
Hernando County Housing Authority Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Hernando County Housing Authority are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $52,150. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $21,950 | $36,500 | $58,450 |
| 2 Persons | $25,050 | $41,700 | $66,800 |
| 3 Persons | $28,200 | $46,950 | $75,150 |
| 4 Persons | $32,150 | $52,150 | $83,450 |
| 5 Persons | $37,650 | $56,350 | $90,150 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $60,500 | $96,850 |
| 7 Persons | $48,650 | $64,700 | $103,500 |
| 8 Persons | $54,150 | $68,850 | $110,200 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Hernando County Housing Authority — including across state lines.