The Department of Housing is committed to providing the citizens of the City of Pensacola with the highest qualify of life by achieving the following goals:

• Provide sufficient volume and variety of sound housing at an affordable price range to meet existing and anticipated population demands;
• Secure decent, safe, and sanitary housing for Pensacola residents;
• Eliminate slums and blighting influences;
• Prevent deterioration of property and neighborhood decline;
• Maintain viable neighborhoods which enhance the quality of life of its residents.

In addition, the Department of Housing is often the voice for people whose needs extend beyond housing and often cannot speak for themselves.

The Department of Housing is a partner in creating employment opportunities, encouraging small business development, and broadening the tax and economic base for families of modest means.