Pensacola (Area Housing Commission)

1920 W. Garden St., Pensacola, FL, 32502
(850) 438-8561



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Escambia County

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About Pensacola (Area Housing Commission)

Area Housing Commission does more than handle the day-to-day demands of providing affordable housing solutions to lower income families, seniors and the disabled. We strive to craft solutions to our community's affordable housing dilemma in a holistic manner and turn these solutions into reality. Our dedicated Board of Commissioners and staff ensure that AHC continues to be a well-managed, compassionate, and effective service provider as opposed to a public bureaucracy. We recognize and value the diversity of each individual client/resident and staff member. The results of this vision are many and include a hardworking, high-quality, and fiscally-sound organization with objectives, goals, and measurable achievements.

Pensacola Area Housing Commission provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of Low Rent Public Housing. This program is income based and the eligibility requirements are set by HUD. There may be a waiting list for these rentals and at times the waiting list may close to new applicants due to the overwhelming need for housing assistance and the size of the list. If you are in need of assistance please contact the Housing Commission directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures.


Mission Statement

Area Housing Commission is a local public housing agency created under state law for the purpose of providing safe, decent, and quality affordable housing and supportive services to eligible persons with limited incomes through HUD funding.

Program Summary for Pensacola (Area Housing Commission)

Pensacola (Area Housing Commission) is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Pensacola (Area Housing Commission) manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Pensacola (Area Housing Commission) administered a total of 50 Section 8 Vouchers. Pensacola (Area Housing Commission) currently has Low-Rent as its program type. Pensacola (Area Housing Commission) is located at 1920 W. Garden St., Pensacola, FL, 32502 and serves the city of Pensacola. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Pensacola (Area Housing Commission) at, (850) 438-8561 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Pensacola (Area Housing Commission) compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities N/A
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher N/A
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units N/A
Waiting list for the Pensacola (Area Housing Commission) is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Escambia County, FL

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Escambia County, FL:

Median Income
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Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $23,100
  • $26,400
  • $29,700
  • $32,950
  • $35,600
  • $38,250
  • $40,900
  • $43,500
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $13,850
  • $17,240
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $43,500
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $36,900
  • $42,200
  • $47,450
  • $52,700
  • $56,950
  • $61,150
  • $65,350
  • $69,600

2017 Fair Market Rents for Escambia County, FL

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Escambia County, FL:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$741 $749 $897 $1243 $1581



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
City of Pensacola Housing Department City of Pensacola Housing Department Pensacola FL 2,429 N/A Closed 1.08 Miles Contact
Milton Housing Authority Milton Housing Authority Milton FL 342 39 Open 19.49 Miles Contact
Foley Housing Authority Foley Housing Authority Foley AL 279 88 Open 26.8 Miles Contact
Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority Fort Walton Beach FL 820 124 Open 37.09 Miles Contact
Atmore Housing Authority Atmore Housing Authority Atmore AL 100 68 Open 44.89 Miles Contact
Bay Minette Housing Authority Bay Minette Housing Authority Bay Minette AL N/A N/A Open 45.26 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Pensacola (Area Housing Commission) Program Type:
  • Low Rent Units
603
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Escambia County Quick Facts

Population: 310,659
Persons Per Household: 2.51
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 23.6%
Homeownership Rate: 64.1%
Housing Units: 137,679
Yearly Income Per Person: $23,441
Median Household Income: $43,918