OPEN: 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom is currently open and does not have a predetermined closing date.

David Layfield

Analysis by David Layfield

Last Updated: August, 9th 2024

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This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Clay and Flagler County, Florida.

The Flagler County Housing Authority (FCHA) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom apartments on the third Wednesday of every month from the earliest confirmed date of April 17, 2024, until further notice.

To apply while the waitlist is open, apply in person at the Resource Center, located at 502 S Bacher St, Bunnell, FL. 32110, on the third Wednesday of every month between 8:00 am until 11:00 am ET only. Applications for Public Housing are not available online.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Families that include working head of household, or disabled household members.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the FCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the FCHA on April 17, 2024.

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2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom Public Housing Application Methods

The application may be completed in person at the resource center. located at 502 S Bacher St, Bunnell, FL. 32110.

2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom Public Housing Applicant Preferences

2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom has preferences for: Elderly, Disabled. Preferences are not required but Public Housing applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.

Flagler County Housing Authority

2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List is managed by Flagler County Housing Authority.

Flagler County Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 484 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

This housing agency serves Clay County and Flagler County, Florida.

What should I do after applying to the Flagler County Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

After applying, it's a good practice to keep a record of any application that you submit. This will help you keep track of your application, and is especially useful if you apply to multiple waiting lists. You can do this easily with a document on your computer or mobile device, and also with a notebook or piece of paper.

Make sure to write down your application or confirmation number with the application details. This number will be important to reference in the future. Once you have this information written, keep it stored in a place that's easy to access when you need it.

With this information safely stored, all you have left to do is wait to find out if you've been selected for the waiting list.

When will I know if I've been selected for the Flagler County Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

Depending on the area, it may take weeks or even months to know if you've been selected for the waiting list. Your wait for an announcement is usually the longest in areas with large populations and a high demand for housing assistance.

Check if the public notice states when the housing authority plans to announce the results, or how long it may take to review applications. Contact the housing authority if this information isn't available.

How do I know if I've been added to the Flagler County Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

Once all applications are reviewed, the housing authority will either contact everyone who has been placed on the waiting list, or message everyone who applied to check their results.

The housing authority will use the contact information you give in the application to reach you (usually by mail, email, or phone). For this reason, it is very important to put valid contact information on your application. Make sure you keep your contact information up to date, and that you respond quickly if any further action is required.

If you don't get contacted by the housing authority, it might mean that you were not chosen for the waiting list. Sometimes, housing authorities do not contact applicants who were not placed on the waiting list. Check with the housing authority for confirmation.

How can I check my status on the Flagler County Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

To check your status on the waiting list, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or visit the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to check your status.

Some housing authorities will give your spot on the waiting list, but others might only confirm that you're still on the waiting list. Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when checking your status.

How long will it take to get to the top of the Flagler County Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

The wait to reach the top of this waiting list will be different for everyone.

This waiting list has at least one preference, so those who qualify will have a shorter wait than those who don't. After sorting preferences, applicants are placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received by the housing authority. So applying soon after the waiting list opens will give you a shorter wait than those who wait to apply after you.

If you are closer to the top of the waiting list, your wait may be just weeks or months long. But if you're closer to the end of the waiting list, it could take years to reach the top.

How do I update my application for the Flagler County Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

To update your waiting list application, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or submit a form to the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to update your application.

Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when updating your application.

When can I apply for a Flagler County Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list that is open until further notice?

You can apply for a waiting list that is open until further notice while it stays open for an unknown period of time. Usually, the housing authority is accepting applications until the waiting list closes, but some of these waiting lists never close.

For the Flagler County Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list, how do I apply in person?

To apply in person, a paper form must be completed at a location set by the housing authority. This place may be a housing authority office, local government building, or another location that is helping with the waiting list opening.

How is a Flagler County Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list sorted by date and time?

A waiting list sorted by date and time orders applicants who are selected for the waiting list by the date and time the housing authority receives the application. Those who apply earlier will generally be placed higher on the waiting list.

Who lives in Flagler County Housing Authority Public Housing units?

If you are considering applying to live in a Public Housing unit, you may be interested to know who already lives in these units, and what the households tend to look like. Fortunately, we can provide some helpful statistics using HUD's 2023 Picture of Subsidized Households. The following data describes the economic and demographic characteristics of renters who live in Public Housing units provided by Flagler County Housing Authority.

How many renters live in Public Housing units provided by Flagler County Housing Authority?

At the start of 2024, Flagler County Housing Authority was managing 131 Public Housing units. Of the total number of units managed, there were 123 units occupied. This represents 94% of the total number of Public Housing units managed by Flagler County Housing Authority.

According to HUD, there is a total of 332 people living in Public Housing units managed by Flagler County Housing Authority, with the average number of people per household being 3.

How long did current Flagler County Housing Authority Public Housing tenants spend on a waiting list before occupying a Public Housing unit?

The 123 households living in Public Housing units at the start of 2024 waited on average 25 months before being able to move in. Of those households, 12 occupied their unit in the last year. This represents 10 percent of Public Housing tenants in units managed by Flagler County Housing Authority.

Are there any Flagler County Housing Authority Public Housing units not occupied?

The Flagler County Housing Authority Public Housing program that this waiting list covers had 94% of its units occupied by households with 6% unoccupied at the start of 2024.

How many Flagler County Housing Authority Public Housing households have children?

Of the 123 Public Housing households in units managed by Flagler County Housing Authority, 64 have at least one child. There are 7 two-parent households in the Flagler County Housing Authority Public Housing units, and 58 single-parent households. There were 62 households with children with a female head of household.

How much do Flagler County Housing Authority Public Housing households earn?

The average annual household income for Flagler County Housing Authority Public Housing tenant households is $19,399 The average annual income per person is $7,187 The average Public Housing household annual income is 29% of the local Area Median Income.

Flagler County Housing Authority Public Housing household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 5 4%
$5,000 - $9,999 14 11%
$10,000 - $14,999 49 40%
$15,000 - $19,999 15 12%
$20,000+ 41 33%

What is the source of income for Flagler County Housing Authority Public Housing households?

Of all Public Housing households, 42 (32%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 88 (67%) households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Flagler County Housing Authority Public Housing unit cost?

For the Flagler County Housing Authority Public Housing program, the federal government covers the cost of, on average, $841 per month for each household, which equates to annual cost of $10,092.

How much does the average Flagler County Housing Authority Public Housing tenant pay per month in rent?

HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.

For the Flagler County Housing Authority Public Housing program, the average family expenditure is $427 per month or $5,124 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $52,521 per month, which is $630,252 per year.

What is the average utility cost paid by Flagler County Housing Authority Public Housing renters?

The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $59 per month. It is important to note this is not the actual cost renters will pay for utilities, but an estimate based on the energy cost estimates of the program.

What size are most Flagler County Housing Authority Public Housing units?

Of the 131 households living in Public Housing units, 46 (37%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 27 (22%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 50 (41%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 8% of Public Housing households are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.

What is the race and ethnicity of Flagler County Housing Authority Public Housing households?

89% of Flagler County Housing Authority Public Housing program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.

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