Housing authoritiesFLPUNTA GORDA HOUSING AUTHORITY
PUNTA GORDA HOUSING AUTHORITY
PUNTA GORDA HOUSING AUTHORITY is based in Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, FL and administers 363 Section 8 vouchers and 270 public housing units.
HUD PHA code FL060. Program type: Combined. Households served: 489. Occupancy: 94%. ZIP codes served: 17.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers (33947 - Punta Gorda / Charlotte County).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,274 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,283 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,617 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,245 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,558 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Single-Family), effective 2026-04-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $3 | $4 | $4 | $6 | $7 |
| Heating (Bottled Gas) | $11 | $13 | $14 | $20 | $24 |
| Heating (Electric) | $6 | $7 | $8 | $10 | $10 |
| Heating (Heat Pump) | $5 | $6 | $7 | $8 | $9 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $3 | $4 | $4 | $4 |
| Cooking (Bottled Gas) | $10 | $13 | $14 | $15 | $17 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $7 | $8 | $9 | $11 | $12 |
| Other Electric | $26 | $32 | $38 | $47 | $55 |
| Air Conditioning | $42 | $52 | $63 | $73 | $78 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $9 | $11 | $14 | $16 | $18 |
| Water Heating (Bottled Gas) | $39 | $48 | $62 | $71 | $80 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $14 | $18 | $26 | $32 | $37 |
| Water (City) | $26 | $27 | $33 | $37 | $42 |
| Water (County) | $40 | $42 | $51 | $58 | $65 |
| Sewer (City) | $37 | $38 | $44 | $48 | $52 |
| Sewer (County) | $56 | $57 | $66 | $73 | $80 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | 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 PUNTA GORDA HOUSING AUTHORITY
- The Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing Waitlists Lists are CLOSEDThe Punta Gorda Housing Authority has closed its waiting lists for both the Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing programs.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33917 | $1,470 | $1,480 | $1,770 | $2,310 | $2,560 |
| 33921 | $1,470 | $1,480 | $1,770 | $2,310 | $2,560 |
| 33946 | $1,100 | $1,110 | $1,390 | $1,930 | $2,200 |
| 33947 | $1,160 | $1,270 | $1,660 | $2,250 | $2,690 |
| 33948 | $1,160 | $1,270 | $1,660 | $2,250 | $2,690 |
| 33950 | $1,070 | $1,180 | $1,540 | $2,090 | $2,500 |
| 33952 | $1,050 | $1,140 | $1,490 | $2,020 | $2,420 |
| 33953 | $1,430 | $1,570 | $2,050 | $2,780 | $3,330 |
| 33954 | $1,480 | $1,630 | $2,130 | $2,890 | $3,460 |
| 33955 | $1,470 | $1,480 | $1,820 | $2,450 | $2,890 |
| 33980 | $1,050 | $1,090 | $1,430 | $1,940 | $2,320 |
| 33981 | $1,180 | $1,230 | $1,610 | $2,180 | $2,610 |
| 33982 | $1,050 | $1,110 | $1,450 | $1,970 | $2,350 |
| 33983 | $1,160 | $1,270 | $1,660 | $2,250 | $2,690 |
| 34223 | $1,330 | $1,430 | $1,690 | $2,160 | $2,580 |
| 34224 | $990 | $1,090 | $1,420 | $1,930 | $2,300 |
| 34269 | $1,120 | $1,140 | $1,330 | $1,840 | $2,120 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
PUNTA GORDA HOUSING AUTHORITY
340 Gulf Breeze Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Phone: (941) 639-4344
Official website: puntagordaha.org
Email updates
About PUNTA GORDA HOUSING AUTHORITY
Overview
The Punta Gorda Housing Authority operates 270 public housing units and administers 363 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 489 households. With an occupancy rate of 94%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a significant resource for affordable housing in Charlotte County.
Scale and standing
The Punta Gorda Housing Authority ranks 55th in the state of Florida in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 76 authorities. This places it in the middle tier of Florida's housing authorities, reflecting its substantial role in providing housing assistance to the community.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,320 to $1,990, with an average of $1,569. This is lower than the state average of $1,895. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 33953 at $1,990, while the lowest is in ZIP code 33980 at $1,320.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.