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Gainesville Housing Authority
Gainesville Housing Authority is based in Gainesville, Alachua County, FL and administers 1,913 Section 8 vouchers and 561 public housing units.
HUD PHA code FL063. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,527. Occupancy: 63%. ZIP codes served: 24.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Project-based vouchers | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Gainesville Housing Authority
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Waiting List to the public on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 AT 10:00 AMThe waiting list for the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program will open to the public on September 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Waiting List to the public on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 AT 10:00 AMThe waiting list for the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program will open to the public on September 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
- Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Program Waiting List to the public on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026 AT 10:00 AMThe waiting list for the Project-Based Voucher Program will open to the public on August 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
- Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Program Waiting List to the public on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026 AT 10:00 AMThe waiting list for the Project-Based Voucher Program will open to the public on August 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
- Ross Grant Press ReleaseThis is a press release concerning a grant received from Ross.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32044 | $1,230 | $1,280 | $1,400 | $1,740 | $2,320 |
| 32601 | $1,120 | $1,160 | $1,380 | $1,690 | $1,810 |
| 32603 | $1,110 | $1,160 | $1,370 | $1,690 | $1,800 |
| 32605 | $1,430 | $1,490 | $1,760 | $2,160 | $2,310 |
| 32606 | $1,520 | $1,580 | $1,870 | $2,300 | $2,460 |
| 32607 | $1,240 | $1,280 | $1,520 | $1,870 | $2,000 |
| 32608 | $1,330 | $1,380 | $1,640 | $2,010 | $2,160 |
| 32609 | $1,180 | $1,220 | $1,450 | $1,780 | $1,910 |
| 32610 | $1,210 | $1,260 | $1,490 | $1,830 | $1,970 |
| 32612 | $1,190 | $1,240 | $1,460 | $1,800 | $1,930 |
| 32615 | $1,140 | $1,180 | $1,400 | $1,720 | $1,840 |
| 32616 | $1,140 | $1,180 | $1,400 | $1,720 | $1,840 |
| 32618 | $1,070 | $1,150 | $1,350 | $1,690 | $1,780 |
| 32622 | $1,040 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,690 | $1,780 |
| 32631 | $1,040 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,690 | $1,780 |
| 32640 | $1,040 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,690 | $1,780 |
| 32641 | $1,050 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,690 | $1,780 |
| 32643 | $1,500 | $1,550 | $1,840 | $2,260 | $2,420 |
| 32653 | $1,040 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,690 | $1,780 |
| 32658 | $1,130 | $1,170 | $1,390 | $1,710 | $1,830 |
| 32666 | $780 | $810 | $990 | $1,260 | $1,440 |
| 32667 | $1,040 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,690 | $1,780 |
| 32669 | $1,500 | $1,560 | $1,850 | $2,270 | $2,430 |
| 32694 | $1,100 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,690 | $1,920 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Gainesville Housing Authority
1900 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32641
Phone: (352) 872-5502
Official website: gainesvillehousingfl.org
Email updates
About Gainesville Housing Authority
Overview
The Gainesville Housing Authority operates 561 public housing units and administers 1,913 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,527 households. With an occupancy rate of 63%, the authority offers a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance to support the community's housing needs.
Scale and standing
The Gainesville Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Gainesville area, with 1,913 Section 8 vouchers. Its peer, Alachua County, administers 1,160 vouchers. On a state level, the authority holds the 19th position out of 76 authorities that provide voucher assistance in Florida.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the Gainesville area ranges from $1,100 to $1,890, with an average of $1,491. This is lower than the state average of $1,895. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is $1,890 in ZIP code 32606, while the lowest is $1,100 in ZIP code 32666.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Alachua CountyGainesville, FL, 1,160 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.