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Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority
Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority is based in Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, FL and administers 849 Section 8 vouchers and 100 public housing units.
HUD PHA code FL069. Program type: Combined. Households served: 724. Occupancy: 76%. ZIP codes served: 14.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-11-01 (Fort Walton Beach).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,279 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,536 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,718 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,355 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,871 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32531 | $1,230 | $1,430 | $1,610 | $2,210 | $2,690 |
| 32536 | $1,310 | $1,570 | $1,760 | $2,410 | $2,940 |
| 32539 | $1,240 | $1,490 | $1,660 | $2,280 | $2,780 |
| 32541 | $1,840 | $2,210 | $2,470 | $3,390 | $4,130 |
| 32542 | $1,880 | $2,260 | $2,530 | $3,470 | $4,230 |
| 32544 | $1,820 | $2,190 | $2,450 | $3,360 | $4,100 |
| 32547 | $1,380 | $1,650 | $1,850 | $2,540 | $3,090 |
| 32548 | $1,420 | $1,710 | $1,910 | $2,620 | $3,190 |
| 32564 | $1,230 | $1,430 | $1,610 | $2,210 | $2,690 |
| 32567 | $1,230 | $1,430 | $1,610 | $2,210 | $2,690 |
| 32569 | $1,400 | $1,680 | $1,880 | $2,580 | $3,140 |
| 32578 | $1,680 | $2,020 | $2,260 | $3,100 | $3,770 |
| 32579 | $1,510 | $1,810 | $2,030 | $2,780 | $3,390 |
| 32580 | $1,240 | $1,490 | $1,670 | $2,290 | $2,790 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority
27 Robinwood Dr SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Phone: (850) 243-3224
Email updates
About Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority
Overview
The Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority operates 100 public housing units and administers 849 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 724 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 76% and operates a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority ranks first among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area, with 849 Section 8 vouchers. Its peers include the Crestview Housing Authority, which administers 222 vouchers, and the Niceville Housing Authority, which does not offer vouchers. Statewide, the Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority holds the 34th position in terms of voucher size, out of 76 authorities in Florida.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,420 to $2,420, with an average of $1,839. This is slightly below the state average of $1,895. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is $2,420 in ZIP code 32542, while the lowest is $1,420 in ZIP code 32567.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Crestview Housing AuthorityCrestview, FL, 222 vouchers
- Niceville Housing AuthorityNiceville, FL
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.