Mossy Head, FL Low Income Housing

Mossy Head, FL Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Mossy Head, FL

How do I qualify for low income housing in Mossy Head, FL?
To qualify for low income housing in Florida, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Mossy Head, FL

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Mossy Head, FL, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Mossy Head, FL. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Mossy Head, Florida - Walton County

Studio Apartments $944
One Bedroom Apartments $1,061
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,191
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,598

List of Low Income Housing in or near Mossy Head, FL

Arbours At Shoemaker Place - DeFuniak Springs

214 Shoemaker Drive
DeFuniak Springs, FL - 32433
(850) 951-0014
This apartment is rent subsidized by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Currently Arbours At Shoemaker Place has 80 subsidized apartments out of a total of 80 apartments. There are not avail. one bedroom apartments at Arbours At Shoemaker Place. Housing program available: Extremely Low Income. ...see full details
Walton County
Listing Location: 10.47 miles from Mossy Head


Heritage Apartments - Defuniak Springs

315 South 19th Street
Defuniak Springs, FL - 32433
850-892-5232
Heritage Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Heritage Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Walton County
Listing Location: 11.02 miles from Mossy Head

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Woodridge Apartment - DeFuniak Springs

195 Bob Sikes Rd
DeFuniak Springs, FL - 32435
(850) 892-4018
Currently Woodridge Apartment has 24 subsidized apartments out of a total of 24 apartments. Occupancy status: Ready for Occupancy. The apartment is rent subsidized by the US Department of Agriculture Rural Development. There are 8 one bedroom apartments at Woodridge Apartment. Housing program available: Rental Assistance RD | Section 515. ...see full details
Walton County
Listing Location: 11.58 miles from Mossy Head


Florida Cooperative Extension - Walton County Cooperative Extension Service - Defuniak Springs

732 N 9th Street
Defuniak Springs, FL - 32433
850-892-8172
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Financial Management Budget Counseling Home Improvement and Rehabilitation Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Rental Housing Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish...see full details
Walton County
Listing Location: 11.77 miles from Mossy Head


Defuniak Springs Housing Authority - Defuniak Springs

120 Oerting Drive
Defuniak Springs, FL - 32435
(850)892-2823
Defuniak Springs Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of Low Rent Public Housing. This program is income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be a waiting list for these rentals and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the overwhelming need for housing assistance and the size of  or length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of assistance in the area please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Walton County
Listing Location: 12.34 miles from Mossy Head


Oakdale Garden Apartments - Defuniak Springs

226 N First St
Defuniak Springs, FL - 32433
850-892-7734
Oakdale Garden Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Oakdale Garden Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Walton County
Listing Location: 12.39 miles from Mossy Head

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Brookmeade Villas - Crestview

104 Noble Circle
Crestview, FL - 32536
850-689-2272
This apartment is rent subsidized by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Currently Brookmeade Villas has 32 subsidized apartments out of a total of 32 apartments. Occupancy status: Ready for Occupancy. The apartment is rent subsidized by the US Department of Agriculture Rural Development. There are 26 one bedroom apartments at Brookmeade Villas. Housing program available: Housing Credits 9% | Rental Assistance RD | Section 515. ...see full details
Walton County
Listing Location: 14.52 miles from Mossy Head


Crestview Apartments Ii - Crestview

1450 Coremo Drive
Crestview, FL - 32539
850-682-5149
Currently Crestview Apartments Ii has 24 subsidized apartments out of a total of 24 apartments. Occupancy status: Ready for Occupancy. The apartment is rent subsidized by the US Department of Agriculture Rural Development. There are 24 one bedroom apartments at Crestview Apartments Ii. Housing program available: Rental Assistance RD | Section 515. ...see full details
Walton County
Listing Location: 14.62 miles from Mossy Head


Brentwood Apartment - Crestview

107 Brentwood Lane
Crestview, FL - 32539
850-682-9422
Currently Brentwood Apartment has 38 subsidized apartments out of a total of 38 apartments. Occupancy status: Ready for Occupancy. The apartment is rent subsidized by the US Department of Agriculture Rural Development. There are 6 one bedroom apartments at Brentwood Apartment. Housing program available: Rental Assistance RD | Section 515. ...see full details
Walton County
Listing Location: 14.66 miles from Mossy Head


Bent Creek Apartments - Crestview

209 Bent Creek Road
Crestview, FL - 32539
850-682-5563
Currently Bent Creek Apartments has 36 subsidized apartments out of a total of 36 apartments. Occupancy status: Ready for Occupancy. The apartment is rent subsidized by the US Department of Agriculture Rural Development. There are 12 one bedroom apartments at Bent Creek Apartments. Housing program available: Rental Assistance RD | Section 515. ...see full details
Walton County
Listing Location: 14.94 miles from Mossy Head


Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Mossy Head, FL

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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