Dunbar Village West Palm Beach Public Housing
West Palm Beach, FL - 33407

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Dunbar Village West Palm Beach Public Housing

1715 Division Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL - 33407
(561) 655-8530


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Median apartment rental rate in this zip code: $1,181
Population in zip code: 31,551
Media age of those living in this zip code: 35.9
Media household income of those living in this zip code: $45,093
Average home value in this zip code: $174,227


Dunbar Village is a Public Housing Community that sits on approximately seventeen acres of land in the center of the Coleman Park Subdivision. There are currently 226 apartments within Dunbar Village with 9 more townhouse style apartment homes being added as part of a redevelopment project of the community. The West Palm Beach Housing Authority owns and operates Dunbar Village which was built in 1940 and was named for the poet Paul Laurence Dunbar. The apartments buildings in the community are set up in a Army Barrack style configuration. This community was one of the first Public Housing sites in Florida for low income families, There may be a waiting list to rent at Dunbar Village, please contact the West Palm Beach Housing Authority for more information about pricing, availability and application procedures if you are interested in renting at this location. 



Tips Before Applying for Low Income Housing
  • 1. Research all of the different low-income housing programs available in your area. There are a variety of federal, state, and local programs that offer low-income housing assistance. Each program has its own eligibility requirements and application process, so it is important to do your research to find the program that is right for you.
  • 2. Get all of your documentation in order: When you apply for low income housing, you will need to provide documentation of your income, assets, and household composition. This documentation may include tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, and birth certificates.
  • 3. Be careful and accurate on all information provided: Any false or misleading information on your application will most likely result in your disqualification.
  • 4. Waiting Lists: The waiting lists for most, if not all low-income housing programs is long. Do not limit yourself to only apply to one apartment location.

Qualifications: Do you qualify to live here?
To qualify for low income housing in Florida, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.



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Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2023
Persons In Family Household Poverty Guideline
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
1 $14,580
2 $19,720
3 $24,860
4 $30,000
5 $35,140
6 $40,280
7 $45,420
8 $50,560

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get in some apartments the 100% rate changes to things like 200%. In these cases, you will only need to multiply the rate in each category by 2.


Comments
  • Reply User   2019-10-22 13:04:57

    Desperately need section8 housing. I'm in a rooming house on 8th st and can barely make my rent. Please advise me of any section8 opening. Can be project based. Look forward to hearing back. Thank you

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