Miami, FL
Thousands apply for Miami-Dade public housing on 1st day, more expected as supply limited
In less than 24 hours, the Miami-Dade Director of Public Housing and Community Development says more than 21,000 people applied for the county’s public housing program.
“This is the first day so we anticipate there’s gonna be many more applications coming in,” Alex Ballina said Tuesday.
The waitlist for Miami-Dade public housing is limited. Only 7,500 people will be randomly selected via an electronic lottery and currently there are 500 units available.
“That doesn’t mean that there’s 7,500 units available today. That means that you get put on the waitlist which could be day one or it could be 3 to 5 years down the road when a unit is offered,” said Ballina.
According to Ballina, the county is working on substantial rehabilitation on some of their buildings to offer additional units.
“We’re looking into opening up a housing navigator page where people could go online and look at all of the units available for different programs. Housing is a complex world. There’s a lot of different programs that are out there,” said Ballina.
The waitlist for public housing is not the same program as Section 8. This application process is strictly for units owned by Miami-Dade County, not individual landlords accepting Section 8 vouchers.
“Last time that we opened up the waitlist it was about 2014 and the reason why it’s taken so long is the last time we opened it up we had over 30,000 applicants. So we called and contacted every single person on the original waitlist prior to opening up a new waitlist,” said Ballina.
Applications are online only. To apply online, click here.
If you need technical support or don’t have internet access, you can go to one of these libraries for assistance:
- Main Library – 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130
- Model City Branch Library – Caleb – 2211 NW 54th Street, Miami, FL 33142
- Community Action and Human Services – Rev. Edward T. Graham / Miami Gardens – 16405 NW 25th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33054
- Community Action and Human Services – Naranja – 13955 SW 264th Street, Naranja, FL 33032
- Community Action and Human Services – Accion – 970 SW 1st Street, 4th Floor, Miami, FL 33130
- Community Action and Human Services – Culmer – 1600 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33136
- Community Action and Human Services – Edison – 150 NW 79th Street, Miami, FL 33150
- Community Action and Human Services – Florida City – 1600 NW 6th Court, Florida City, FL 33034
- Community Action and Human Services – Frankie S. Rolle / Coconut Grove – 3750 S. Dixie Hwy, Suite 117, Miami, FL 33133
The public housing application is open until October 25th.
A group of South Florida students is preparing to travel more than 8,000 miles to Zimbabwe next Wednesday, though organizers say reaching their fundraising goals has become increasingly difficult this year.
Ten students from Miami Central Senior High School are scheduled to spend 18 days in the country as part of the Blindfolded International Student Cultural Exchange Program (BISCEP). The initiative aims to provide students with cultural immersion and foster global relationships.
“I’m really excited but also a tad bit nervous,” said 11th grader Shonneice Ferris.
For student Samir Rios, the trip offers a chance to engage with a new community. “The most anticipated thing that I’m looking forward to is most likely the students and the kids,” Rios said.
During the 18-day excursion, students plan to attend local schools, volunteer at an orphanage, and visit sites including Victoria Falls. “The first week we’re going to be going to school in Zimbabwe,” Ferris said.
Despite the program’s history of successful trips, BISCEP founder Edwin Sheppard said fundraising efforts have stalled. Many longtime donors have reduced their contributions due to budget constraints.
“A lot of our donors, our past donors, have not been able to donate what they’ve donated in the past,” Sheppard said. “A lot of budget cuts, and so we’re still struggling to raise all of the funding.”
Organizers confirmed the trip will proceed as scheduled despite the financial hurdles.
“This is two different schools, two different sides of the world and two different continents, and I think we’re going to do something amazing out of this,” Rios said.
The students are scheduled to depart next Wednesday. Organizers continue to seek donations to cover the remaining costs. Those interested in supporting the Miami Central Senior High students can find more information at biscep.org.
The contact period for 2028 recruits officially opened on June 15th, and Miami has been active on the recruiting trail.
Now more than ever, recruiting players early matters, with several committing before taking their official visits in their senior season.
Miami has been high on 2028 running back Terriel Harmon for a while, and he discussed the Hurricanes with Miami Hurricanes on SI.
READ MORE: Miami Hurricanes’ 2027 Football Commitment Tracker
The Hurricanes contacted Harmon almost immediately after the contact period opened and got down to business with him.
“The running backs coach (Coach Merritt) hit me up, and we just talked about the leadership I am going to bring to Miami and the environment of Miami,” Harmon said.
Even before the contact period opened up, Harmon already had a sense of what Miami was like.
“They bring the energy,” Harmon continued. “I love the players like Javian Mallory, Malachi Toney, and Mark Fletcher.”
Mallory is an incoming freshman running back at Miami, and he played high school ball at West Boca. Harmon just transferred to the South Florida power. The two of them have a great connection, and Mallory is recruiting Harmon to join him in college.
“He’s been telling me that Miami is the place to be and that it is great,” Harmon said.
Even though it’s still early in his recruitment, the Hurricanes are still in a prime position for the local three-star running back.
“I’m still not sure where I will go to school, but Miami is for sure at the top,” Harmon finished.
More About the 2028 Class
The 2028 class will be crucial for the future of Miami. Arguably, the two best prospects of the past few years, Amir Sears and Bryson Wright, are right in the Hurricanes’ backyard, and the two could change the course of Hurricanes football if they come.
Overall, the 2028 class in Florida might be one of the best in any state ever. There is so much talent throughout the state, and Miami is looking to get a class that rivals this 2027 class, which is the top three in the country per Rivals.
Some other in-state prospects that the Hurricanes are targeting include Gabriel Player (four-star linebacker), Asher Ghioto (four-star defensive lineman), Antonio Thompson Jr. (four-star defensive back), and George Selvie (four-star offensive lineman), amongst a ton of others.
While Harmon is only a three-star now, it would not be surprising if he becomes a four-star by the end of his senior season.
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