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County of Volusia Department of Community Services
Deland, Florida
Last Updated
7 hours ago
About County of Volusia Department of Community Services
The County of Volusia Department of Community Services, located in Deland, Volusia County, Florida (PHA Code: FL113), administers various housing and community development programs. This department manages approximately 327 housing choice vouchers, assisting eligible families with rental costs.
Currently, the department offers several programs addressing specific housing needs. These include Emergency Repair, Housing Rehabilitation, Hurricane Housing Recovery, Wind Hazard Mitigation, and the Wind Hazard Mitigation Program.
Applicants for various programs must meet specific income criteria. For instance, a family of four in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL HUD Metro FMR Area must have an income at or below $45,200 per year to qualify as Very Low Income.
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Emergency Repair Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Phone
Additional Notes
No specific preferences, restrictions, or lottery information found.
Housing Rehabilitation Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Phone
Additional Notes
No specific preferences, restrictions, or lottery information found.
Hurricane Housing Recovery Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Phone
Additional Notes
Applications were accepted no earlier than November 28 and will end when all funding has been expended.
Wind Hazard Mitigation Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Phone
Additional Notes
No specific preferences, restrictions, or lottery information found.
Wind Hazard Mitigation Program Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Mar 23, 2026
How to Apply
Phone
Additional Notes
Provides funds to assist income-eligible homeowners in mitigating wind hazards.
Other Programs
9 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
The waiting list prioritizes local preferences and was last accepting applications online for one day. Preferences included individuals with disabilities, those 62 or older, homeless individuals, victims of domestic violence, those terminated from the Section 8 program due to insufficient funding, those who received temporary assistance, and individuals employed at least 30 hours a week or working 20 hours and attending school/job training.
This waiting list is for non-elderly disabled individuals/families who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of being homeless, requiring supportive documentation of age and disability. Applications were accepted until 250 were received.
No current application information found.
No current application information found.
No specific waiting list information found for other affordable housing programs such as Owner Occupied Rehabilitation, Hurricane Housing Recovery, Homebuyer Assistance, Wind Hazard Mitigation, or Neighborhood Stabilization Program Home Purchase Program.
No current application information found.
No specific waiting list information found for Project-Based Vouchers administered by the County of Volusia Department of Community Services in Deland, FL.
No specific waiting list information found for Public Housing administered by the County of Volusia Department of Community Services in Deland, FL.
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance, allowing housing authorities to leverage private funding for property rehabilitation while preserving long-term affordability for residents.
Official Application
Contact County of Volusia Department of Community Services directly to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
Contact the housing authority directly for application information.
WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING
Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at County of Volusia Department of Community Services
Check Current Status
County of Volusia Department of Community Services currently has 5 open waiting lists (Emergency Repair, Housing Rehabilitation, Hurricane Housing Recovery, Wind Hazard Mitigation, Wind Hazard Mitigation Program). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at County of Volusia Department of Community Services, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $45,200/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Contact County of Volusia Department of Community Services directly at to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at County of Volusia Department of Community Services, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. County of Volusia Department of Community Services manages approximately 327 assisted housing units (327 Section 8), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Deland. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at County of Volusia Department of Community Services
Emergency Repair open
The Emergency Repair program at County of Volusia Department of Community Services provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Deland. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Housing Rehabilitation open
The Housing Rehabilitation program at County of Volusia Department of Community Services provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Deland. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Hurricane Housing Recovery open
The Hurricane Housing Recovery program at County of Volusia Department of Community Services provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Deland. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Wind Hazard Mitigation open
The Wind Hazard Mitigation program at County of Volusia Department of Community Services provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Deland. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Wind Hazard Mitigation Program open
The Wind Hazard Mitigation Program program at County of Volusia Department of Community Services provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Deland. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at County of Volusia Department of Community Services provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Deland. This program serves approximately 327 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at County of Volusia Department of Community Services are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.
Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program closed
The Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program program at County of Volusia Department of Community Services provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Deland. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Homebuyer Assistance closed
The Homebuyer Assistance program at County of Volusia Department of Community Services provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Deland. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other closed
The Other program at County of Volusia Department of Community Services provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Deland. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program closed
The Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program program at County of Volusia Department of Community Services provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Deland. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
PBV Project-Based Voucher closed
Project-Based Vouchers at County of Volusia Department of Community Services are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Deland. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
Public Housing Public Housing closed
Public Housing units at County of Volusia Department of Community Services are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at County of Volusia Department of Community Services converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Deland maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the income limits for County of Volusia Department of Community Services?
County of Volusia Department of Community Services Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the County of Volusia Department of Community Services are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL HUD Metro FMR Area. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $45,200. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $19,000 | $31,650 | $50,650 |
| 2 Persons | $21,700 | $36,200 | $57,850 |
| 3 Persons | $26,650 | $40,700 | $65,100 |
| 4 Persons | $32,150 | $45,200 | $72,300 |
| 5 Persons | $37,650 | $48,850 | $78,100 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $52,450 | $83,900 |
| 7 Persons | $48,650 | $56,050 | $89,700 |
| 8 Persons | $54,150 | $59,650 | $95,450 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to County of Volusia Department of Community Services — including across state lines.