Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach
Miami Beach, Florida
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About Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach
The Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach, located in Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, manages approximately 3,776 assisted housing units. This includes 3,576 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) and 200 Public Housing units. The authority oversees a range of affordable housing programs for eligible residents within its jurisdiction.
Currently, all waiting lists managed by the Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach are closed. This includes programs such as Affordable Housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Mainstream, Project-Based Voucher (PBV), Public Housing, and RAD. For a family of four, the Very Low Income limit in the Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL HUD Metro FMR Area is $61,950 per year. Prospective applicants should monitor for future announcements regarding waitlist openings.
Other Programs
6 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.
The website states that the waitlist for Affordable Housing is closed for Steven E. Chaykin Apartments, Leonard Turkel Residences, The Heron, Eleven44, Vista Breeze (The Vista), Vista Breeze (The Breeze), The Egret, and Lois Apartments.
The Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list opened on July 25, 2022, and is currently closed.
The waitlist for Rebecca Towers North (Section 8 Project-Based Voucher) is currently closed.
Waitlists for Affordable Housing properties including Rebecca Tower South, Steven E. Chaykin Apartments, Leonard Turkel Residences, The Heron, Eleven44, Vista Breeze (The Vista), Vista Breeze (The Breeze), The Egret, Lois Apartments, and Henderson Court are currently closed.
Steven E. Chaykin Apartments - Waitlist CLOSED. Leonard Turkel Residences - Waitlist CLOSED. The Heron - Waitlist CLOSED. Eleven44 - Waitlist CLOSED. Vista Breeze (The Vista) - Waitlist CLOSED. Vista Breeze (The Breeze) - Waitlist CLOSED. The Egret - Waitlist CLOSED. Lois Apartments - Waitlist CL...
The website mentions checking waitlist status and provides a link to apply online. HAMB established a new Mainstream Voucher program providing 75 vouchers.
Status History
Official Application
Apply directly through the official Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach 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 Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach
Check Current Status
All 5 waiting lists at Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach are currently closed. Lists typically open with short notice — sometimes as little as 48 hours. The status at the top of this page is updated nightly.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach, 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 $61,950/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 Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach 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 Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach manages approximately 3,776 assisted housing units (3,576 Section 8, 200 Public Housing), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Miami Beach. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach
Affordable Housing closed
The Affordable Housing program at Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Miami Beach. 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 Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach 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 Miami Beach. This program serves approximately 3,576 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
PBV Project-Based Voucher closed
Project-Based Vouchers at Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Miami Beach. 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.
Public Housing Public Housing closed
Public Housing units at Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach manages approximately 200 Public Housing units in Miami Beach. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Miami Beach maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL HUD Metro FMR Area. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $61,950. 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 |
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| 1 Person | $26,050 | $43,400 | $69,400 |
| 2 Persons | $29,750 | $49,550 | $79,300 |
| 3 Persons | $33,450 | $55,750 | $89,200 |
| 4 Persons | $37,150 | $61,950 | $99,100 |
| 5 Persons | $40,150 | $66,950 | $107,050 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $71,900 | $115,000 |
| 7 Persons | $48,650 | $76,850 | $122,900 |
| 8 Persons | $54,150 | $81,800 | $130,850 |
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 Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach — including across state lines.