COVID 19 Update - February 2021

In response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) epidemic, the Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority (FWBHA) continues to be closed to the public.  We do this out of concern for the health, safety, and well being of our clients, staff members, and the general public.  We will resume regular business hours when it is safe to do so.   There will be some immediate changes in our normal procedures that may impact how you do business with us.  We thank you in advance for your cooperation as we manage through this difficult event.  Below is a list of business practices that will be impacted.

1. Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers applications will still be accepted.  To obtain an application you may contact the office at (850) 243-3224 and one will be mailed to you, or you may download an application from our website at fwbha.com.  Applicants can return their applications, along with required documents, by mail or by dropping them off at the office through the drop box at the front door.
2. Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher recertifications will be conducted via mail and telephone.  Case managers will mail the recertification packets by mail.  Participants are required to complete them and either return them, along with supporting documentation, by mail or drop them off at the office through the drop box at the front door.
3. Landlord meetings are postponed until further notice.
4. Until further notice, maintenance will only respond to emergency work orders, however, please continue to call all work orders into the office.  Again, this is for your health and safety as well as that of our staff.  If you have recently traveled or are currently sick, please inform us at the time your work order is called in.  You may be asked addition questions, and we appreciate your cooperation.  Maintenance staff may need to make a decision regarding how to best serve you if you are currently ill, in a high-rick group or have recently traveled.  We appreciate your understanding.
5. At this time, Housing Choice Voucher inspections may still take place.  If you need to schedule and inspections, please contact the front desk or your case manager.  If you have a new unit that needs inspection, please drop off your RTA and supporting documentation, complete and signed, with a good contact number.  Public Housing inspections have been postponed until further notice.
6. Rent payments may be placed in the drop box at the front door of the office. Please remember we do not accept cash.  Make sure your name is legible on your payment.
7. Pest control services have resumed and will continue the last Monday of each month.

We are in touch with HUD and continue to monitor information from our local experts such as the Okaloosa County Health Department, the Center of Disease Control, and HUD.  As we are receive updated information, we may be able to adjust some of the conditions listed above.  Please check the FWBHA website regularly for updates.

Most importantly, we want all our residents, staff, partners, and community members to remain healthy and to make sound and reasonable decisions and choices during this event.