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Important: The Waiting List is Closed

Tampa Housing Authority's Section 8 waiting list is closed to the public. Some households may be referred through the Homeless Continuum of Care, but this is not a public application. We'll update this page when applications open to everyone again.

Need help now? Call 2-1-1 for emergency housing help

Get Help Paying Your Rent

Section 8 helps you pay rent when money is tight. We'll show you how it works and help you apply.

How Does Section 8 Work?

$300

You pay

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$700

Government pays

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$1,000

Total rent

You pay about 30% of your income. The government pays the rest directly to your landlord.

✓ Check if you qualify 📝 Learn how to apply 📞 Call 2-1-1 for help

Do You Qualify for Section 8?

Answer 3 simple questions to find out:

1. How many people live with you? * Include yourself, your kids, and anyone else who lives with you Please enter the number of people in your household

2. How much money does your family make each month? * Add up everyone's paychecks, disability, Social Security, and any other money you get Please enter your monthly income

3. Is everyone in your home a U.S. citizen or legal resident? *

Yes No or Not Sure

Please select an option

Steps to Get Section 8 Help

Here's what happens when you apply:

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Apply Online

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Wait Your Turn

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Send Papers

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Get Voucher

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Find Home

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Move In

Papers You Need (Check When Ready)

Photo ID (driver's license or state ID)

Social Security cards for everyone

Birth certificates for kids

Pay stubs from last 2 months

Bank statements

Current lease or rent receipts

Get Help Right Away

📞 Call for Help

Need help now? Call 2-1-1 any time, day or night

Call 2-1-1 Now

🏢 Tampa Housing Office

5301 West Cypress Street
Tampa, FL 33607

Phone: (813) 341-9101

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

🚨 Emergency Shelter

If you have nowhere to sleep tonight:

Call 2-1-1 right away
They can find you a safe place
Free help, no questions asked

⚠️ Watch Out for Scams!

Section 8 is FREE. Never pay anyone to apply or get on a list. If someone asks for money, it's a scam. Report it to police.