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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH

200 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL, 33139 · ~3,776 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Miami Beach, FL (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH served 3,229 households across 3,776 units (86% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.7 people, an average annual income of $17,462, and pays an average of $470 per month toward rent.

Households served
3,229 of 3,776 units
Avg. household income
$17,462
Avg. rent paid by household
$470
Avg. household size
1.7 people
Households with children
17%
Head of household 62+
62%
Head of household with a disability
58%
Avg. wait to move in
7 months

Unit mix: 64% 1-bedroom, 24% 2-bedroom, 12% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 1 development with an average score of 65 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
REBECCA TOWERSMiami Beach65 StandardUPCSFeb 2022

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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