Tampa Section 8 Waiting List Status
Based on our last check in April 2026. Waitlist status changes frequently — always verify directly with Tampa Housing Authority before applying — status can change at any time.
Apply Now →Tampa Section 8 Income Limits 2026
Income limits below are official HUD FY2026 figures for the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA (AMI: $98,400). Source: HUD Income Limits API, effective April 1, 2026. Most Section 8 vouchers go to households at or below 50% AMI, with priority for households at or below 30% AMI.
| Household size | 30% AMI (priority) | 50% AMI (standard limit) | 80% AMI (low income) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,950/yr | $36,500/yr | $58,450/yr |
| 2 people | $25,050/yr | $41,700/yr | $66,800/yr |
| 3 people | $28,200/yr | $46,950/yr | $75,150/yr |
| 4 people | $32,150/yr | $52,150/yr | $83,450/yr |
| 5 people | $37,650/yr | $56,350/yr | $90,150/yr |
| 6 people | $43,150/yr | $60,500/yr | $96,850/yr |
| 7 people | $48,650/yr | $64,700/yr | $103,500/yr |
| 8 people | $54,150/yr | $68,850/yr | $110,200/yr |
Source: HUD Income Limits API FY2026. Area: Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA.
How to Apply for Section 8 in Tampa
Call Tampa Housing Authority at 813-253-0551 or visit https://www.thafl.com to check current status.
You can be on multiple waiting lists. Use HUD's PHA directory to find nearby housing authorities also accepting applications.
Photo ID, Social Security numbers, proof of income, rental history, and information about all household members.
Tampa Housing Authority may give priority to veterans, domestic violence survivors, people experiencing homelessness, or working families. Ask about preference categories when you apply.
Other Housing Authorities Near Tampa
Section 8 waiting lists open and close independently. If Tampa Housing Authority is not currently accepting applications, check these nearby housing authorities in Florida — they may have open lists:
Waitlist status updated nightly. Always contact each PHA directly to confirm current availability.
About This Data
Waitlist status for Tampa is verified through our automated nightly tracker, which checks Tampa Housing Authority's public website for changes to their Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program status. We only mark a waitlist as open when the housing authority's website clearly and unambiguously states the HCV program is currently accepting applications from the general public.
Section 8 waitlist status can change with little or no advance notice. Some housing authorities update their websites infrequently, use applicant portals that require a login to check status, or use language our system may not catch. Our tracker monitors over 2,148 HCV programs nightly across all 50 states — but it is not a guarantee of accuracy.
Always confirm current status directly with Tampa Housing Authority at 813-253-0551 before taking any action. Use our live waitlist tracker to monitor open Section 8 waitlists across all 2,148 programs nightly.