Tampa Section 8 Waiting List Status
We could not verify the current status as of April 2026. Contact Tampa Housing Authority directly at 813-253-0551 to check current availability.
Tampa Section 8 Income Limits 2026
Income limits below are official HUD FY2025 figures for the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA (AMI: $98,400). Source: HUD Income Limits API, effective April 1, 2025. Most Section 8 vouchers go to households at or below 50% AMI, with priority for households at or below 30% AMI.
| Household size | 30% AMI (priority) | 50% AMI (standard limit) | 80% AMI (low income) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,950/yr | $36,500/yr | $58,450/yr |
| 2 people | $25,050/yr | $41,700/yr | $66,800/yr |
| 3 people | $28,200/yr | $46,950/yr | $75,150/yr |
| 4 people | $32,150/yr | $52,150/yr | $83,450/yr |
| 5 people | $37,650/yr | $56,350/yr | $90,150/yr |
| 6 people | $43,150/yr | $60,500/yr | $96,850/yr |
| 7 people | $48,650/yr | $64,700/yr | $103,500/yr |
| 8 people | $54,150/yr | $68,850/yr | $110,200/yr |
Source: HUD Income Limits API FY2025. Area: Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA.
How to Apply for Section 8 in Tampa
Call Tampa Housing Authority at 813-253-0551 or visit https://www.thafl.com to check current status.
You can be on multiple waiting lists. Use HUD's PHA directory to find nearby housing authorities also accepting applications.
Photo ID, Social Security numbers, proof of income, rental history, and information about all household members.
Tampa Housing Authority may give priority to veterans, domestic violence survivors, people experiencing homelessness, or working families. Ask about preference categories when you apply.
Other Housing Authorities Near Tampa
Section 8 waiting lists open and close independently. If Tampa Housing Authority is not currently accepting applications, check these nearby housing authorities in Florida — they may have open lists:
Waitlist status last verified April 2026. Always contact each PHA directly to confirm current availability.