Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority

27 Robinwood Drive SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548
(850)243-3224
Website: http://fwbha.com



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About Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority

The Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority is a public entity that was formed in 1968 to provide derally subsidized housing and housing assistance to low-income families, within the city of Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa County. The FWBHA is headed by an Executive Director and is governed by a seven-person board of commissioners and is subject to the requirements of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations and the FWBHA's procurement policy. Though brought into existence by a Resolution of the City of Fort Walton Beach, it is a separate entity from the City.

Currently, the FWBHA owns and/or manages: (a) multi-family apartment complexes totaling 123 units; (b) administrates a total of 707 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and 50 HUD-VASH Vouchers for a total of 757. The FWBHA currently has 10 full-time and one part-time employees.


Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide and develop quality affordable, safe and sanitary housing opportunities for individuals and families. We are committed to providing quality affordable housing which enhances the lives of our residents and promotes independence. To promote a community environment that is free from discrimination.

Program Summary for Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority

Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 124 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority administered a total of 820 Section 8 Vouchers. Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority is located at 27 Robinwood Drive SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548 and serves the city of Fort Walton Beach. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority at, (850)243-3224 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 2
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 820
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 124
Waiting list for the Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Okaloosa 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 Okaloosa County, FL:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $27,300
  • $31,200
  • $35,100
  • $38,950
  • $42,100
  • $45,200
  • $48,300
  • $51,450
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $16,350
  • $18,700
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $43,650
  • $49,850
  • $56,100
  • $62,300
  • $67,300
  • $72,300
  • $77,300
  • $82,250

2017 Fair Market Rents for Okaloosa 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 Okaloosa County, FL:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$754 $810 $961 $1382 $1680



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Niceville Housing Authority Niceville Housing Authority Niceville FL N/A N/A Open 10.88 Miles Contact
Milton Housing Authority Milton Housing Authority Milton FL 342 39 Open 30.17 Miles Contact
City of Pensacola Housing Department City of Pensacola Housing Department Pensacola FL 2,429 N/A Closed 36.01 Miles Contact
Defuniak Springs Housing Authority Defuniak Springs Housing Authority Defuniak Springs FL N/A N/A Open 36.8 Miles Contact
Pensacola (Area Housing Commission) Pensacola (Area Housing Commission) Pensacola FL N/A N/A Open 37.09 Miles Contact
Walton County Housing Agency Walton County Housing Agency DeFuniak Springs FL 374 N/A Open 37.91 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
174
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Okaloosa County Quick Facts

Population: 196,512
Persons Per Household: 2.47
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 26%
Homeownership Rate: 66.1%
Housing Units: 93,946
Yearly Income Per Person: $28,600
Median Household Income: $54,684