Housing Department

The City of Pensacola Housing Department is committed to providing the citizens of Pensacola with a variety of affordable housing opportunities, both rental and homeowership. In addition, neighborhood enhancements are provided in conjunction with other housing and community development projects. The goals of the Housing Department are to provide a sufficient volume and variety of sound housing at an affordable price range to meet existing and anticipated population demands; help secure decent, safe and sanitary housing for Pensacola residents; eliminate slums and blighting influences; help prevent deterioration of property and neighborhood decline; and maintain viable neighborhoods to enhance the quality of life of residents.

The Housing Department administers four major programs: Housing Rehabilitation Program for eligible single family homeowners; SHIP First Time Homebuyers Program; Section 8 Housing Voucher Program (rental assistance); and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.

The Housing Department is located at 420 W. Chase Street. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM until 6:00 PM. Mailing address: City of Pensacola Housing Department, P.O. Box 12910, Pensacola, FL 32521.

The main phone number is 850-858-0350; Fax: 850-595-0113; TDD: 850-595-0102; Rental Assistance Application Line: 850-858-0340.

To hear a recorded message 24/7 on how and when to apply for the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program, call the Pensacola Answer Line (PAL) at 850-595-1250, Ext. 339.