Newmauma Homes Phase I — Income-Restricted Housing in Wimauma, FL 33598

5701 Bassa St, Wimauma, FL 33598

Section 8USDA rural

42 units · 1–4+ BR

Leasing office: (813) 634-2553Directions

How to apply

  1. Call the leasing office at (813) 634-2553 to ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
1980
Bedrooms
8 1 bedroom · 20 2 bedrooms · 12 3 bedrooms · 2 4+ bedrooms
HUD inspection
HUD inspection score: 91/100 (Jun 2025) HUD inspects subsidized buildings on a 0–100 scale. This is a snapshot, not a pass/fail grade.
USDA rental assistance
55 units (tenant pays about 30% of income)
Accessible units
2

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Rents and income limits in 33598

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,660/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$66,400/yr
Renters in 33598 paying 30% or more of income on rent
42%

Income limits (2026)

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area · median family income $104,700. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$24,100$40,150$64,250
2$27,550$45,850$73,400
3$31,000$51,600$82,600
4$34,400$57,350$91,750
5$38,680$61,950$99,100
6$44,360$66,550$106,450
7$50,040$71,150$113,800
8$55,720$75,700$121,150

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size33598Wider area
Studio$1,380$1,597
1 bedroom$1,430$1,648
2 bedrooms$1,660$1,917
3 bedrooms$2,120$2,448
4 bedrooms$2,580$2,977

Wider area = Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 5 nearby ZIPs range from $2,090 (33503) to $2,690 (33579).

Census figures for 33598 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,458. Median household income $97,520. 13% of homes are rented. 42% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 13% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 33598's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 33598

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Newmauma Homes Phase I?

Call (813) 634-2553 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Newmauma Homes Phase I in Wimauma, FL 33598. These records do not show openings.

Is Newmauma Homes Phase I Section 8 housing?

Newmauma Homes Phase I is listed with a HUD-assisted or project-based Section 8 contract. The subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different — you apply with the housing authority. Confirm the program when you call.

How many units are at Newmauma Homes Phase I?

Public records list 42 units at Newmauma Homes Phase I in Wimauma, FL 33598. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Newmauma Homes Phase I?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 33598 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Newmauma Homes Phase I?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Newmauma Homes Phase I in Wimauma, FL 33598. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Wimauma, FL 33598?

Most income-restricted buildings in Wimauma, FL 33598 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $40,150, and $57,350 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($64,250 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Wimauma, FL 33598?

For many programs in Wimauma, FL 33598, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $40,150 a year for 1 person and $57,350 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $64,250 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Wimauma, FL 33598?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Wimauma, FL 33598, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Wimauma, FL 33598 is $1,660 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Newmauma Homes Phase I take Section 8 vouchers?

Newmauma Homes Phase I is listed with project-based Section 8 or HUD assistance — the subsidy is on the unit, so you usually apply at the building rather than bringing a tenant voucher. Ask when you call whether they also accept Housing Choice Vouchers.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.