Program: Combined · Public housing units: 100 · Section 8 vouchers: 849 · Households served: 724 · Occupancy: 76% · ZIP codes served: 14
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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