The Housing Authority of the City of Key West, Florida

10/09/2026

10/07/2026

☀️ Your next home might be waiting at Poinciana Gardens! 🌴

Join us for an OPEN HOUSE and explore the affordable rental opportunities available at The Frank P. Toppino Poinciana Gardens.

Come tour the community, see the available apartments, and learn about the activities and amenities available to residents.

55+ community | Affordable rentals starting at $1,393/month | Income limits apply

📅 Friday, October 16: 4–6 PM
📅 Saturday, October 17: 10 AM–12 PM
📍 1664 Dunlap Drive, Key West

We’d love to see you there! 🏡💚

🏡 Ready to apply now? Don’t wait for the Open House—you can get started today!
Apply online at cityofkeywest.housingmanager.com.

09/11/2026

CALL TO ARTISTS: Public Art Commission in Key West 🎨

The Key West Housing Authority (KWHA) is seeking professional artists or artist teams to create permanent public art installations at "Poinciana Plaza Fifty-Four," our new affordable housing development currently under construction at 1611-1612 Dunlap Drive.

We are looking for artwork that enhances the architectural identity of the buildings and engages the community. This commission is in accordance with the City of Key West’s Art in Public Places (AIPP) ordinance.

Artists may propose work for one or multiple locations on site, including:
🟠A mural on the large cistern,
🔴Decorative screening at the ground level of the buildings, and
🟢Functional art, such as bike racks, near building entrances.

The total all-inclusive budget is $165,832.

Proposals must be received by 3:00 p.m. on October 28, 2026.

HOW TO APPLY:
This project is being procured through DemandStar. You must download the full Request for Proposals (RFP) package to apply. Visit: https://network.demandstar.com/ and search for KWHA-26-RFP-190 (Public Art Installation at Poinciana Plaza Fifty-Four).
You may also request an RFP Package from the KWHA. Call 305-296-5621 and ask for Vanessa Sellers, or send her an email at [email protected].

Questions?
Please refer to the RFP document for the official question submission process.

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09/04/2026

📢 PUBLIC NOTICE: HOUSING APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! 🏡🌴
The Housing Authority of the City of Key West is currently accepting applications for the Garden View Apartments! This development features 103 1-bedroom / 1-bathroom apartment homes, each with a private balcony, located at 5220-5224 College Road, Key West, FL.
💻 HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted online at: ➡️ https://cityofkeywest.housingmanager.com
• New to our waitlists? Log on and click “Apply for Housing.”
• Already on a waitlist? Log on and click “View Your Application” to apply for this specific development.
IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS TO KNOW:
• ONLY 1 application per household. (Submitting more than one will disqualify you!)
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Households cannot exceed 2 people at the time of admission.
• Household must earn at least $48,000 per year.
• Maximum Income: Cannot exceed $80,300 (1 Person) or $91,700 (2 Persons).
• All household members are subject to background checks.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
If you need a reasonable accommodation, help with the online portal, or general assistance, please call our Applications Office at (305) 292-3330.
No internet access? You can use the dedicated application kiosk at our main office located at 1400 Kennedy Drive, Key West, FL 33040 (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
We are an Equal Housing Opportunity provider, pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation.

06/09/2026

The Key West Housing Authority (KWHA) celebrated the groundbreaking today of the 54-unit Poinciana Plaza Expansion Project.

The development will consist of two residential buildings containing 54 affordable rental apartments for workforce families earning between 100% and 120% of Area Median Income (AMI). The project includes 32 one-bedroom, 16 two-bedroom, and 6 three-bedroom units and is expected to house approximately 150 residents.

Of the 54 units, 20 will be designated for tourism industry employees, while 34 will serve moderate-income workforce households. KWHA is also working with the City of Key West to designate four units for members of the Key West Police Department.

"This development will provide much-needed one, two, and three-bedroom affordable housing units for working families who contribute so much to the fabric of this community” said Randy Sterling, Executive Director of the Key West Housing Authority. "It represents a commitment to preserving the character of our community by ensuring that those who work here can afford to live here."

The project was made possible through partnerships with the City of Key West, Monroe County, the Monroe County Land Authority, and the Tourist Development Council. Importantly, no local property tax or sales tax dollars are being used to fund the development. Funding is being provided through tourist tax revenues.

The project team includes the Housing Authority of the City of Key West as the developer, Pope Scarbrough Architects as the architect, and Marino Construction Group as the general contractor.

05/26/2026

SALE OF SURPLUS TOOLS & EQUIPMENT!

The Housing Authority of the City of Key West, Florida (KWHA) will receive and open sealed bids for the following:

Conex Container, Cargo Trailer, Welder, LG Oxygen Bottles (3), LG Acetylene Bottle, Chain Saws (4), Generators (4), Cutting Torch, Appliance Dolly, Pressure Washers (3), Floor Buffers, Roof Rack, Air Compressor, Table Saw, Generator, Pig Box, Jobsite Box, Antique SAT Phone, Rim / Tire, Antique Safe, Modern Safe, Intercom Set, Handicap Lift, Mini Split Units (2), Charcoal Grill, Concrete Mixer, Carry Safe

All Tools & Equipment are located at the Key West Housing Authority – 1400 Kennedy Drive, Key West. Staff will be on-site to allow public access for 1-day only:

TODAY, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Please enter through the front lobby and ask for David Zarate.

BID SUBMISSION DEADLINE & INSTRUCTIONS
Sealed bids (Bid Form Only) must be received by Wednesday, May 27, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. at 1400 Kennedy Drive, Key West, Florida, 33040, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the submission deadline will be deemed non-responsive.

04/02/2026

🔔 Office Closure Notice: Our rental offices will be closed on Friday, April 3rd, for Good Friday. We will reopen on Monday, April 6th. For urgent maintenance requests, please call 305-296-5623.