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WINTER HAVEN HOUSING AUTHORITY
WINTER HAVEN HOUSING AUTHORITY is based in Winter Haven, Polk County, FL and administers 385 Section 8 vouchers and 208 public housing units.
HUD PHA code FL139. Program type: Combined. Households served: 397. Occupancy: 76%. ZIP codes served: 45.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-10-01 (Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL MSA).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,258 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,338 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,608 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,069 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,616 |
| 5 bedroom | $3,008 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33547 | $2,330 | $2,410 | $2,800 | $3,580 | $4,350 |
| 33801 | $1,220 | $1,300 | $1,560 | $2,150 | $2,610 |
| 33803 | $1,430 | $1,520 | $1,830 | $2,520 | $3,060 |
| 33805 | $1,170 | $1,250 | $1,500 | $2,060 | $2,510 |
| 33809 | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,820 | $2,500 | $3,040 |
| 33810 | $1,410 | $1,500 | $1,800 | $2,470 | $3,010 |
| 33811 | $1,240 | $1,310 | $1,580 | $2,170 | $2,640 |
| 33812 | $1,590 | $1,690 | $2,030 | $2,790 | $3,390 |
| 33813 | $1,590 | $1,690 | $2,030 | $2,790 | $3,390 |
| 33815 | $1,110 | $1,120 | $1,350 | $1,860 | $2,260 |
| 33823 | $1,110 | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,830 | $2,260 |
| 33825 | $1,110 | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,830 | $2,260 |
| 33827 | $1,360 | $1,380 | $1,670 | $2,280 | $2,790 |
| 33830 | $1,110 | $1,120 | $1,350 | $1,860 | $2,260 |
| 33834 | $1,110 | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,830 | $2,260 |
| 33835 | $1,150 | $1,220 | $1,470 | $2,020 | $2,460 |
| 33837 | $1,650 | $1,760 | $2,110 | $2,900 | $3,530 |
| 33838 | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,820 | $2,500 | $3,040 |
| 33839 | $1,460 | $1,550 | $1,860 | $2,560 | $3,110 |
| 33840 | $1,430 | $1,520 | $1,830 | $2,520 | $3,060 |
| 33841 | $1,110 | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,830 | $2,260 |
| 33843 | $1,110 | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,830 | $2,260 |
| 33844 | $1,130 | $1,210 | $1,450 | $1,990 | $2,420 |
| 33847 | $1,110 | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,830 | $2,260 |
| 33849 | $1,270 | $1,340 | $1,590 | $2,140 | $2,600 |
| 33850 | $1,110 | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,840 | $2,260 |
| 33851 | $1,240 | $1,320 | $1,580 | $2,170 | $2,640 |
| 33853 | $1,110 | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,830 | $2,260 |
| 33854 | $1,110 | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,830 | $2,260 |
| 33855 | $1,110 | $1,170 | $1,410 | $1,930 | $2,350 |
| 33856 | $1,110 | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,830 | $2,260 |
| 33858 | $1,870 | $1,980 | $2,350 | $3,180 | $3,830 |
| 33859 | $1,180 | $1,260 | $1,510 | $2,080 | $2,520 |
| 33860 | $1,150 | $1,220 | $1,470 | $2,020 | $2,460 |
| 33867 | $1,110 | $1,180 | $1,420 | $1,950 | $2,370 |
| 33868 | $1,110 | $1,130 | $1,360 | $1,870 | $2,270 |
| 33877 | $1,260 | $1,340 | $1,610 | $2,210 | $2,680 |
| 33880 | $1,130 | $1,200 | $1,440 | $1,980 | $2,410 |
| 33881 | $1,120 | $1,190 | $1,430 | $1,970 | $2,390 |
| 33884 | $1,460 | $1,550 | $1,860 | $2,560 | $3,110 |
| 33896 | $1,900 | $2,010 | $2,390 | $3,220 | $3,880 |
| 33897 | $1,800 | $1,910 | $2,300 | $3,150 | $3,830 |
| 33898 | $1,110 | $1,180 | $1,420 | $1,950 | $2,370 |
| 34714 | $1,670 | $1,740 | $1,970 | $2,470 | $2,890 |
| 34759 | $1,650 | $1,750 | $2,080 | $2,820 | $3,400 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
WINTER HAVEN HOUSING AUTHORITY
2670 Avenue C SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Phone: (863) 294-7369
Email updates
About WINTER HAVEN HOUSING AUTHORITY
Overview
The Winter Haven Housing Authority operates 208 public housing units and administers 385 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 397 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 76% and operates a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to those in need.
Scale and standing
Among the five housing authorities that serve the same ZIP codes, the Winter Haven Housing Authority ranks second by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers. Its peers include the Housing Authority of the City of Lakeland, which manages 1,813 vouchers, and the Lake Wales Housing Authority, with 269 vouchers. Statewide, the Winter Haven Housing Authority holds the 52nd position out of 76 authorities in terms of voucher size.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,210 to $2,970, with an average of $1,559. This is below the state average of $1,895. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 33547 at $2,970, while the lowest is in ZIP code 33847 at $1,210.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Lakeland, FL
- Davenport, FL
- Lake Wales, FL
- Winter Haven, FL
- Auburndale, FL
- Avon Park, FL
- Babson park, FL
- Bartow, FL
- Bowling Green, FL
- Bradley, FL
- Clermont, FL
- Dundee, FL
- Eagle Lake, FL
- Fort Meade, FL
- Frostproof, FL
- Haines City, FL
- Homeland, FL
- Kathleen, FL
- Lake Alfred, FL
- Lake hamilton, FL
- Lithia, FL
- Mulberry, FL
- Poinciana, FL
- Polk City, FL
- Waverly, FL
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LAKELANDLakeland, FL, 1,813 vouchers
- LAKE WALES HOUSING AUTHORITYLake Wales, FL, 269 vouchers
- HOUSING AUTHORITY OF BARTOWBartow, FL, 84 vouchers
- HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MULBERRYMulberry, FL
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.