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Public housing agency · Niceville, FL

Niceville Housing Authority

To apply for public housing in Niceville, FL, contact Niceville Housing Authority at (850) 678-7816. The agency runs public housing from its office at 500 Boyd Cir.

Contact Niceville Housing Authority

  • Phone(850) 678-7816
  • Fax(850) 678-3011
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address500 Boyd Cir
    Niceville, FL 32578
  • CountyOkaloosa County
  • ProgramsPublic housing only
  • HUD codeFL052

Contact details as reported by the agency to HUD (data updated October 6, 2026). Office hours are not published by HUD: call before you go.

Section 8 and public housing at Niceville Housing Authority

111public housing units103 occupied (93%)
100–299HUD size category (units)

Niceville Housing Authority owns and manages public housing: apartments where rent is set at about 30% of your adjusted income. It does not administer Section 8 vouchers, so for a voucher in Niceville you need a nearby agency that does.

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS).

Income limits for Niceville Housing Authority

HUD sets the income limits for Okaloosa County, FL based on the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL HUD Metro FMR Area figures. Public housing eligibility depends on your total household income and household size.

Enter your household size and yearly income to compare them with the HUD limits for Okaloosa County, FL.

Household sizeExtremely low (30%)Very low (50%)Low (80%)
1 person$22,400$37,350$59,750
2 people$25,600$42,700$68,300
3 people$28,800$48,050$76,850
4 people$33,000$53,350$85,350
5 people$38,680$57,650$92,200
6 people$44,360$61,900$99,050

HUD FY2026 income limits for Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL HUD Metro FMR Area. Area median family income: $106,700. Income limits for every county.

Fair Market Rent near Niceville

Fair Market Rents are HUD's estimate of what a modest rental costs in the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL HUD Metro FMR Area. Housing authorities set their Section 8 payment standard, the most the voucher can cover, usually between 90% and 110% of these figures.

Studio$1,421
1 bedroom$1,706
2 bedrooms$1,908
3 bedrooms$2,616
4 bedrooms$3,189

FY2027 Fair Market Rents, in effect since October 1, 2026, gross rent including utilities. Ask Niceville Housing Authority for its current payment standards. How your share of the rent is calculated.

How to apply at Niceville Housing Authority

  1. Check that you qualify. Compare your household income with the limits above. You also need U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status for at least one household member.
  2. Find out if the waiting list is open. Call (850) 678-7816 or email [email protected]. Many agencies open their lists only a few days a year and announce it in advance.
  3. Submit the pre-application. Most agencies take it online or on paper during the open period. Fill it in for public housing.
  4. Keep your contact details up to date. When your name comes up, the agency writes to you. If it cannot reach you, you lose your place.
  5. Bring your documents to the interview. IDs, Social Security numbers, birth certificates and proof of income for everyone in the household. Full checklist.

We cannot tell you whether this agency's waiting list is open today: HUD does not publish that data, and lists change often. Only Niceville Housing Authority can confirm it.

Housing authorities near Niceville

Applying to more than one agency increases your chances: you can be on several waiting lists at once.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of Niceville Housing Authority?

(850) 678-7816. Fax: (850) 678-3011. Email: [email protected]. These are the contacts the agency reports to HUD.

Where is Niceville Housing Authority located?

500 Boyd Cir, Niceville, FL 32578, in Okaloosa County.

Does Niceville Housing Authority offer Section 8?

No. HUD lists it as a public housing agency without Housing Choice Vouchers. For Section 8 in the area, check the nearby agencies listed on this page.

What are the income limits for Niceville Housing Authority?

In Okaloosa County, FL, the FY2026 Section 8 (very low income) limit is $37,350 for one person and $53,350 for a family of four. Public housing accepts up to $85,350 for a family of four.

Is the Niceville Housing Authority waiting list open?

Waiting lists open and close on dates each agency sets, often for a few days only. Call (850) 678-7816 or check the agency's notices to confirm whether it is taking applications now.

Section 8 guides

How to apply for Section 8Step by step, from finding your agency to the briefing.Section 8 waiting listsHow lists open, preferences and how to check your status.Section 8 eligibility requirementsIncome, citizenship, background and household rules.Documents you need to applyThe checklist housing authorities ask for.How Section 8 rent is calculatedThe 30% rule, payment standards and utility allowances.Public housing vs. Section 8Which program fits you and how each one works.

Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset (agency record updated October 6, 2026) · HUD USER income limits FY2026 · HUD USER Fair Market Rents FY2027. This page is not affiliated with Niceville Housing Authority or HUD.