This Tuesday, October 15, the process to submit applications for the 2024 Public Housing Waitlist, managed by the Miami-Dade Public Housing and Community Development (PHCD), opens.
This program offers low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities the opportunity to access affordable housing.
Applications for the public housing waiting list can only be completed online until October 25 at 11:59 p.m. on the Public Housing website www.miamidade.gov/publichousing.
People who do not have access to a computer or the internet can request assistance to fill out the application, during business hours, at various county offices.
Last week, while announcing the opening of this registry, the mayor of Miami-Dade, Daniella Levine-Cava, expressed her commitment to "ensuring that all county residents have access to safe and affordable housing."
It was also noted that solutions are being sought so that residents can continue living in the county.
"By opening this waiting list, we are taking concrete actions to support our most vulnerable populations: families, elderly individuals, and people with disabilities, and ensuring that they have the opportunity to secure stable housing that allows for a better quality of life," the mayor added.
What is the Public Housing Waitlist?
According to the official statement, this initiative allows eligible low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities to apply for safe and affordable housing. The PHCD manages over 6,000 units at 92 locations throughout Miami-Dade.
Submitting an application does not guarantee inclusion on the waiting list, as only 7,500 applications will be randomly selected for inclusion.
Submitting multiple applications may result in disqualification.
How to apply?
The registration process will be available from 12:00 a.m. on October 15 until 11:59 p.m. on October 25, exclusively through the website https://miamidadevoucher.myhousing.com.
Paper applications will not be accepted, and the program page offers information in Spanish.
Who qualifies?
The program is aimed at low-income families, based on the income limits established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Below are the income limits for the fiscal year 2024:
The program also has specific preferences, such as disaster displacement, homeless individuals, veterans, and victims of domestic violence.
Options for those who do not have internet access
In case you are unable to register online, there are libraries and county offices that will offer assistance with the application, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can also contact the number 311 for help.
The places where assistance will be provided are:
Main Library: 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130
Model City library branch: 2211 NW 54th Street, Miami, FL 33142
Department of Community Action and Human Services - Rev. Edward T. Graham / Miami Gardens: 16405 NW 25th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33054
Department of Community Action and Human Services - Naranja: 13955 SW 264th Street, Naranja, FL 33032
Department of Community Action and Human Services - Action: 970 SW 1st Street, 4th Floor, Miami, FL 33130
Department of Community Action and Human Services - Culmer: 1600 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33136
Department of Community Action and Human Services - Edison: 150 NW 79th Street, Miami, FL 33150
Department of Community Action and Human Services - Florida City: 1600 NW 6th Court, Florida City, FL 33034
What information is needed?
The person filling out the application must be over 18 years old and provide information such as their full name, gender, date of birth, race, ethnic origin, social security number, veteran status (if applicable), current address, and contact information.
Miami-Dade opened applications in February to get on the waitlist for the Section 8 program, and on the very first day, more than 70,000 people registered, vying for 5,000 available spots on the federal subsidized rental program list.
Residents of the Miami metropolitan area are the most affected by rental costs in the United States.
Almost a third of Miami renters spend more than half of their income on housing.
The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Miami is $2,116, according to the rental site apartment.com. That price is 36 percent higher than the national average, which stands at $1,557 per month.
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