Primary public housing, rental voucher, and senior homeowner rehabilitation network serving Washington County older adults. Headquartered at 1370 Old Bonifay Road in Chipley, the Chipley Housing Authority (HUD PHA Code FL038, led by Executive Director Tara Finch) owns and manages 88 low-income public housing units—including single-story studio and 1-bedroom apartments at Lacey McDuffie Homes (1387 Carmichael Drive)—where qualifying seniors and disabled residents pay income-based rent capped at 30% of adjusted gross income. Countywide HUD Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers across Chipley, Sunny Hills, Vernon, Caryville, Wausau, and Ebro are administered by the Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority (HUD PHA Code FL015, 5302 Brown St, Graceville, FL 32440, (850) 263-4442 / (800) 365-9527), while the Washington County Board of County Commissioners (1331 South Blvd, Chipley, FL 32428, (850) 638-6200) and Emerald Coast Regional Council ((800) 226-8914 ext. 206) administer State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) grants for senior owner-occupied home rehabilitation, roof replacement, and ADA accessibility retrofits.
Official Verification Sources: Chipley Housing Authority (HUD PHA #FL038) — Official Portal; Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority (HUD PHA #FL015) — Section 8 & Public Housing; Emerald Coast Regional Council & Washington County BOCC — SHIP Housing Program
Issuer: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) & Florida Housing Finance Corp. (FHFC)
Notes: Chipley Housing Authority (HUD PHA Code FL038, 1370 Old Bonifay Rd, Chipley, FL 32428, (850) 638-0134, Executive Director Tara Finch) operates 88 public housing units including Lacey McDuffie Homes at 1387 Carmichael Dr. Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority (HUD PHA Code FL015, 5302 Brown St, Graceville, FL 32440, (850) 263-4442 / (800) 365-9527) administers HUD Section 8 vouchers across Washington County. Washington County BOCC (1331 South Blvd, Chipley, (850) 638-6200) and Emerald Coast Regional Council ((800) 226-8914 ext. 206) administer SHIP senior home repair grants.
Factual details and direct answers about Chipley Housing Authority, NWFRHA Section 8 & Washington County SHIP Program's services, licensing, and credentials.
How do seniors apply for public housing in Chipley or a Section 8 voucher in Washington County?
Seniors seeking public housing within the City of Chipley can apply directly with the Chipley Housing Authority (HUD PHA Code FL038) at 1370 Old Bonifay Road, Chipley, FL 32428, or call (850) 638-0134 (Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM). For HUD Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers usable at private rentals in Chipley, Vernon, Sunny Hills, Caryville, Wausau, or Ebro, contact the Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority (FL015) at (850) 263-4442 or (800) 365-9527.
Can low-income senior homeowners in Washington County get help with critical roof or accessibility repairs?
Yes. The Washington County State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program—overseen by the Washington County Board of County Commissioners at 1331 South Blvd, Chipley ((850) 638-6200) and administered by the Emerald Coast Regional Council at (800) 226-8914 ext. 206—provides owner-occupied rehabilitation, emergency repair, and accessibility assistance for qualifying low- and very-low-income senior homeowners.
Connect with complementary legal, financial, and residential providers serving seniors in Chipley and Washington County.
The Law Office of Kristi Miller Novonglosky, P.A. (Kristi Miller Novonglosky, Esq. — Chipley Probate, Trust & Real Property Counsel)
Chipley, Washington County
(850) 638-7587
Strategic Wealth Specialists — Gavin A. Taylor & Kristopher 'Kris' Graham (Park Avenue Securities LLC — Chipley Branch)
Chipley, Washington County
(850) 730-8009
Washington Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (Chipley 180-Bed Skilled Nursing, Post-Acute Rehab & Memory Care)
Chipley, Washington County
(850) 638-4654
Expert guidance, benefit eligibility rules, and state protections for older Florida residents and family caregivers.
Sherwood Apartments & Summerbrook Apartments (Chipley USDA Section 515/521 & LIHTC Senior Rentals)
Chipley, Washington County
Foxmeadow Apartments I & II (Chipley) & Mandi Lea Apartments (Vernon USDA Section 515/521)
Chipley, Washington County
Chipley & Caryville Senior RV & Manufactured Home Communities (Blue Heaven RV Resort, Pinehurst & Cedar Branch MHP)
Chipley, Washington County
Sunny Hills Master-Planned Golf & Lake Retirement Community (Sunny Hills Civic Association & Golf Club)
Sunny Hills, Washington County
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