Lakeland Housing Authority

Category: Housing authority

Address: 430 Hartsell Ave, Lakeland, FL 33815, USA

Phone: +18636872911

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8AM–5PM

Tuesday: 8AM–5PM

Wednesday: 8AM–5PM

Thursday: 8AM–5PM

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Cynthia King

Jun 17, 2022

Gina was very knowledgeable and provided quite a bit of handouts and resource material. Thank you for your time. You too Billy!

Scott Brigham

Mar 23, 2022

This place is a joke, I live in a place where I have black mold. The landlord does nothing about it. I try to get some help with the Housing Authority called and emailed and got nothing back. You are a worthless tool. I hope the state cuts your funding.

Lori Fernandez

Jan 18, 2022

I've left message after message. Fast forward a month and no one has returned my call. My father is already on section 8 and needs to relocate because of health issues. His worker Sherily Simmons apparently doesn't know how to return phones calls. It's obviously they could care less and just collect a paycheck. * Update 2022 * My dad is moving back to Ohio Thank God! I will be so happy not to have to try and deal with this office ever again. Still can never get a hold of anyone. Once you drop off paperwork that's it. You're on their time, whenever the fell like getting back to you they will. Been 2 months since we did a out of state transfer. No letters,No contact! Covid isn't excuse now cause they have always been this way. Maybe if they just let people know what's going they wouldn't keep having thousands of calls/emails. Somebody should do something about that office. They way it's run is horrible! They should take notes from Lake County Metropolitan Housing Authority in Painesville,Ohio on how to run an office.

Lindsay

Nov 3, 2021

This is the first time dealing with Lakeland housing authority and the only person that actually does their job and responds right away to my emails is a portability specialist. My caseworker I spoke to her twice on the phone in a month. The owner and I sent her numerous emails and she doesn't respond back. Then claims she didn't receive emails from the owner that I was attached to and if I got the same email she should have got it as well. Instead of saying everything that was needed by the owner she waits days later saying she doesn't get this or that. I have proof that she received documents all documents to the owner. I have forwarded the proof to a portability specialist who is very helpful and makes sure she gets it but she still takes forever to get back to me or the owner of the property I found and that is very unacceptable. I just paid the deposit on this apt and they only do inspections in Fridays. She doesn't even keep me or the owner updated if she received all the documents and let us know that she sent the documents to the dept that takes over and contacts the owner so they can do the inspection. That is very unprofessional. When I was up north I never had this problem. Section 8 in NJ are more on point. Lakeland housing authority needs to step up their game in helping and get the ball rolling. Not everyone on section 8 are trash or underneath section 8 workers. I worked my whole life and wasn't raised in a ghetto neighborhood even though I lived in one up north before I came here to Florida. My husband is a Army Veteran and we both deserve respect as everyone else does...

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Questions & Answers

Can I get housing in Lakeland Fla.

vickie harvey | Aug 31, 2018
Marlena Hodges | Aug 31, 2019

No

How do I get ahold of someone at the section 8 when mail boxes are full.im in need of emergency housing.62 homeless with my 17 yr old grandson.someone please help me please.been homeless since October 2017

T Money | Aug 31, 2018
Rod Horne | Aug 31, 2018

The Salvation army will make you take a drug test first. Then if you pass the drug test they will house you there at the salvation army for 2 weeks. Help you find d a job or whatever like a quarantine process. If your. cool with that then there you go.

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Is the housing open?

Ivonne Quiles | Aug 31, 2018
Marlena Hodges | Aug 31, 2019

Nope

Looking for apartment or house, pet friendly, no more than 400.00 a month due to income hopefully walking distance to shopping

Shirley Dyer | Aug 31, 2018
Kim Jensen | Aug 31, 2019

Yes I am ...my name us Kimberly jensen I'm 55 yrs.old..863 602 8794...please help..

Does anyone knows their fax number?

Carmen Velez | Aug 30, 2020
Barbara O | Aug 30, 2020

No I don't

Hello, Is there a fax number for Lakeland housing to have your information ported over ?

Becca B | Aug 31, 2019
karen Rudolph | Aug 31, 2019

It's best to take your information into the office to get it time stamped always.

I'm trying to call Lakeland Authority, I want to know how I can do the portability of Section 8 from Puerto Rico ... Someone who can guide me?

Milly Perez | Aug 31, 2019
Marsha Foster | Aug 31, 2019

Really I don't know, however its difficult to get a place here in polk county. I wish you the best Milly Perez. Now it could be different for you since you'll be transferring, but just hope for the best.

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how long does it take for them to approve you for housing or Section 8

vanessa winn | Aug 31, 2019
Alondra Baez Rodriguez | Aug 31, 2019

There is not an exact amount of time. Everything depends on the funding. Last time applications were available was on 2016. People that applied back then are still on the waitlist. If you have any other questions, you can contact the office at 8636872911.

I have been on the waiting list for more than 4 years for an apartment ... the closest I've been to # 12 and 1 month ago I'm going to ask and now I'm # 19 .. something is happening here ... so much time and nothing happens? ?

Jeacenia Perea | Aug 31, 2019
Alondra Baez Rodriguez | Aug 31, 2019

When they take people off the waiting list, they don't do it all at once. It all depends on the funds received plus there are too many people to do that. If you are on the public housing waiting list, you can call and see your position. If it is section 8, no positions are assigned on the list. Make sure to always keep your contact information up to date.

Im trying to join the youth build program i am 16 but i never get calls back or emails so is there anyways i can find out more information so i can register for the program?

Logan Kightlinger | Aug 31, 2019
Mz. Lady | Aug 31, 2019

U have to b 18 n up

Does anyone know if applications are being taken to either help or add to waiting list?.

Sandy Barnett | Aug 31, 2018
Patricia Bradley | Aug 31, 2018

As Of March application was not being taken.

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How could I get a place for me and my children's???

Jessica Kelley | Aug 31, 2018
Patricia Bradley | Aug 31, 2018

Go by the office and see if they are taking applications.

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i am om disabilty and renting a room do they have to give me 30 days notice to move or just tell me i have to

Cynthia Wood | Aug 31, 2018
Francine Mitchell | Aug 30, 2021

Stay until the Sheriff comes out,they give ya 30 days

Will there be youthbuild class today

Shantalena Brown | Aug 31, 2018
Patricia Bradley | Aug 31, 2018

Don't know

Does Lakeland service Highland Co. For section 8 hiding choice vouchers?

Nikki Newton | Aug 16, 2022
Alondra Baez Rodriguez | Aug 23, 2022

Yes

Is Lakeland housing billing or absorbing?

Rhina Javier | Jun 1, 2022
Linda Diaz | Jul 1, 2022

The taking any of them billing or absorbing

Van I pick up paperwork to do section 8 to existing owner of where I live? I'm 54 disabled female

crystal snellgrove | Aug 31, 2019
Lesa Kennedy | Feb 1, 2022

Is this a great place to move with it being close to the water and lots of things going on I need to relocate out the very cold weather hope I get a response soon

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How would I be Able to get in touch with someone at this place? I leave voicemails and never get a call back.

Keke Canady | Aug 31, 2019
Alondra Baez Rodriguez | Aug 31, 2019

Please contact 863-687-2911 Ext. 1007 Ext. 1017 Ext. 1019

What's Lakeland Housing Authority Fax Number

Gina GailPrettyTail-BBG | Aug 31, 2019
Shirley Simmons | Aug 31, 2019

Which department?

Question from my friend...can she apply for housing on line?

Evelyn Isales | Aug 31, 2019
Alondra Baez Rodriguez | Aug 31, 2019

At the moment the waiting list are closed. If the application were available, she would have to get them in the office because it's required to present social security card and ID.

What time fo hou teake walk ins

Brenda Shephard | Aug 31, 2019
Alondra Baez Rodriguez | Aug 31, 2019

You can come in anytime from 8 am to 5 pm.

Are they accepting applications for 1 bedrooms

Constance Thornton | Aug 31, 2019
Christina Wilson | Aug 30, 2021

I have a question for you,when we came on the 17th how long does section 8 help with the rent

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can I apply with polk county ? moved from lakeland to Tampa.(I am 64 years old) when I was in polk the waiting list closed . now the waiting list in Tampa is closed I need an affordable house in Tampa

Abby Zach | Aug 31, 2019
Shirley Simmons | Aug 31, 2019

The units are in lakeland. And no you can't apply and then take it to tampa.

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When will housing or section 8 be available ?

toyaa young | Aug 31, 2019
Isura Medina | Aug 31, 2019

Good question i been traying for years😞

Why every time I call Lakeland Housing they never pick up the phones..this happens all the time.

Maria Reyes | Aug 31, 2018
Alondra Baez Rodriguez | Aug 31, 2018

We deal with many people daily, leave a voicemail so that we can get back to you or write your caseworker an email.

What will I need to transfer my voucher to Florida.

Sonia Galindez | Aug 31, 2018
Alondra Baez Rodriguez | Aug 31, 2018

Call today at 863-687-2911 Ext 1017 to give you a complete orientation. We're open 8- 5.

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