City of Pensacola Division of Housing

This housing agency serves Escambia County, Florida.

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Open Until Further Notice: Escambia County, Florida Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The City of Pensacola Division of Housing (CPDH) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open.

The CPDH is accepting applications for this waiting list on the second Wednesday of each month (excluding holidays), from September 11, 2019 at 8:00 am ET, until July 11, 2022.

To apply during the opening period, call the dedicated telephone line (850) 858-0340, on the second Wednesday of the month, beginning at 8:00 am.

According to CPHO public notice, "We will accept a minimum of 25 applications on each application day." 

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the CPDH website.

About The Agency

City of Pensacola Division of Housing provides affordable housing for up to 2,491 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

420 West Chase Street, Pensacola, FL

Visit Website(850) 858-0350

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How large is the City of Pensacola Division of Housing?

City of Pensacola Division of Housing serves 1,777 low-income households. The agency manages 2,504 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the City of Pensacola Division of Housing?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 67 percent of households served by City of Pensacola Division of Housing. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 88 percent of City of Pensacola Division of Housing households.

How many City of Pensacola Division of Housing residents are employed?

Working adults head 444 households and make up 25 percent of households served by City of Pensacola Division of Housing.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the City of Pensacola Division of Housing?

There are 1439 female-headed renter households living in City of Pensacola Division of Housing housing. Households headed by females are 81% of those served by the City of Pensacola Division of Housing.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among City of Pensacola Division of Housing renters?

Black 1,457
Asian-Pacific Islander 18
White 284
Hispanic 18

How many senior-headed renter households are served by City of Pensacola Division of Housing?

There are 550 households headed by seniors served by the City of Pensacola Division of Housing. Senior households are 31% of households in City of Pensacola Division of Housing housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in City of Pensacola Division of Housing housing?

There are 479 persons with disabilities living in City of Pensacola Division of Housing housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 27% of households served by the City of Pensacola Division of Housing.

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