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Bonifay, Holmes County
Last verified: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Holmes County Housing Authority, NWFRHA Sessoms Moore Homes / Section 8 & Holmes County SHIP Program
About This Organization

Primary public housing, HUD Section 8 voucher, and senior homeowner rehabilitation network serving older adults across Bonifay, Esto, Noma, Ponce de Leon, and Westville in Holmes County. Headquartered at 107 E. Montana Avenue, Unit A, Bonifay, FL 32425 ((850) 547-1111; historical cross-reference at 902 N. Waukesha Street), the Holmes County Housing Authority (HUD PHA Code FL202) coordinates local low-income housing assistance across roughly 194 assisted housing units in Holmes County. In parallel, the Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority (NWFRHA, HUD PHA Code FL015, headquartered at 5302 Brown Street, Graceville, FL 32440, (850) 263-4442 / (800) 365-9527) manages accessible public housing in Bonifay at Sessoms Moore Homes (708 Scenic Circle Drive / E. Byrd Avenue & E. Bay Avenue area, Bonifay, FL 32425) and administers portable HUD Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers countywide, capping qualifying senior and disabled tenants' rent at 30% of adjusted gross monthly income. For low-income senior homeowners aging in place, the Holmes County State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program—overseen by the Holmes County Board of County Commissioners (107 E. Virginia Avenue, Bonifay, FL 32425, (850) 547-1119) and administered by the Emerald Coast Regional Council ((800) 226-8914 ext. 206 / (850) 332-7976)—provides owner-occupied home rehabilitation, emergency roof replacement, and ADA accessibility ramp/bathroom retrofits.

Official Verification Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) — Florida PHA Contact Directory (FL202 & FL015); Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority (HUD PHA #FL015) — Public Housing & Section 8; Emerald Coast Regional Council & Holmes County BOCC — SHIP Housing Assistance Program

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
HUD Public Housing Authorities & FHFC SHIP Local Government Program: Holmes County Housing Authority HUD PHA #FL202 | NWFRHA HUD PHA #FL015 (Sessoms Moore Homes & Section 8) | Holmes County SHIP ((800) 226-8914 ext. 206)Status: Active HUD Public Housing Authorities & Active FHFC SHIP Rehabilitation Program

Issuer: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) & Florida Housing Finance Corp. (FHFC)

Notes: Verified 2026-10-23: Holmes County Housing Authority (HUD PHA Code FL202, 107 E Montana Ave, Unit A, Bonifay, FL 32425, (850) 547-1111, Fax (850) 547-9411). Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority (HUD PHA Code FL015, 5302 Brown St, Graceville, FL 32440, (850) 263-4442 / (800) 365-9527) operates Sessoms Moore Homes (708 Scenic Circle Dr / E Byrd Ave, Bonifay, FL 32425) and countywide Section 8 vouchers. Holmes County SHIP is administered by the Emerald Coast Regional Council ((800) 226-8914 ext. 206, housing@ecrc.org) and Holmes County BOCC (107 E Virginia Ave, Bonifay, (850) 547-1119).

Services Offered
HUD Public Housing & Local Rental Assistance via Holmes County Housing Authority (HUD PHA #FL202 — (850) 547-1111)
Accessible Bonifay Public Housing at Sessoms Moore Homes via NWFRHA (HUD PHA #FL015 — (850) 263-4442)
Countywide HUD Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Capping Senior Rent at 30% of Adjusted Gross Income
Holmes County SHIP Senior Owner-Occupied Home Rehabilitation & Roof Replacement Grants ((800) 226-8914 ext. 206)
ADA Wheelchair Ramp, Zero-Threshold Shower & Weatherization Retrofits for Aging in Place
Cross-Border 14th Circuit Public Housing Access in Graceville (NWFRHA HQ) & Chipley (Chipley HA #FL038, 9 Miles South)
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about Holmes County Housing Authority, NWFRHA Sessoms Moore Homes / Section 8 & Holmes County SHIP Program's services, licensing, and credentials.

How do seniors apply for public housing or a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Bonifay and Holmes County?

Seniors can contact the Holmes County Housing Authority (HUD PHA Code FL202) at 107 E. Montana Avenue, Unit A, Bonifay, FL 32425 ((850) 547-1111) for local housing assistance, and the Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority (HUD PHA Code FL015) at (850) 263-4442 or toll-free at (800) 365-9527 for countywide HUD Section 8 vouchers and Bonifay public housing at Sessoms Moore Homes (with on-site Bonifay application intake held Fridays from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM).

Who administers SHIP home repair and accessibility grants for senior homeowners in Holmes County?

The Holmes County State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program is overseen by the Holmes County Board of County Commissioners (107 E. Virginia Avenue, Bonifay, (850) 547-1119) and administered by the Emerald Coast Regional Council (ECRC). Qualifying low- and very-low-income senior homeowners in Bonifay, Esto, Noma, Ponce de Leon, and Westville can call (800) 226-8914 ext. 206 or (850) 332-7976 to inquire about owner-occupied rehabilitation and emergency repair grants.

Contact Information
Address
107 E Montana Ave, Unit A, Bonifay, FL 32425
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm (NWFRHA Bonifay Site Intake: Fri 3:00pm-5:00pm; ECRC SHIP: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm)
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