Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
No income-restricted buildings are listed in 32459 — here are the closest ones.
No income-restricted buildings are listed in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. 2 income-restricted buildings are listed nearby (within about 17 miles). These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
Closest to 32459
Sun Bay Village Apartments
50 Buster Marse Rd, Freeport, FL 32439
9.9 mi away
26 units · 1–2 BR
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Hazelwood Apartment Ltd.
18 Hazelwood Ln, Freeport, FL 32439
10 mi away
25 units · 2 BR
- 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Partin Heights
200A Camellia Pl, Niceville, FL 32578
21.9 mi away
111 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Niceville Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 19 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Wildwood
400 Kelly Rd, Niceville, FL 32578
22.2 mi away
50 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Woodridge Apts
195 Bob Sikes Rd, De Funiak Springs, FL 32435
24.1 mi away
24 units · 1–2 BR
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Stone Harbor
1 Hunt Club Cir, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
24.5 mi away
160 units · 157 income-restricted · 1–4+ BR
Quail Run Apts
513 South 19th Street, De Funiak Springs, FL 32435
24.8 mi away
32 units · 1–3 BR
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Heritage Apartments
315 South 19th Street, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
24.9 mi away
50 units · 1–3 BR
- 3 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Alpine Heights and Highland Terrace
412 S 2nd St, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
24.9 mi away
50 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through DeFuniak Springs Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 12 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Westminster Manors I and II
45 Windham Ave SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
25.3 mi away
148 units · 1 BR
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 32459
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,840/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $73,600/yr
- Renters in 32459 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 57%
Income limits (2026)
Walton County, FL area · median family income $97,600. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $20,550 | $34,200 | $54,700 |
| 2 | $23,450 | $39,050 | $62,500 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $43,950 | $70,300 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $48,800 | $78,100 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $52,750 | $84,350 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $56,650 | $90,600 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $60,550 | $96,850 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $64,450 | $103,100 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 32459 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,400 | $1,123 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,690 | $1,354 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,840 | $1,474 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,550 | $2,041 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,080 | $2,464 |
Wider area = Walton County, FL. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,440 (32439) to $2,210 (32461).
Census figures for 32459 (2020–2024 average): median rent $2,207. Median household income $107,821. 22% of homes are rented. 57% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 30% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 32459's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 32459Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
Do affordable housing buildings in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 have openings?
These lists for Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for affordable housing in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459?
Use the phone number on each building card in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459?
In Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 32459?
No income-restricted buildings are listed in ZIP 32459 right now. 2 nearby buildings are shown on this page. Call to confirm openings.
Is there affordable housing near 32459?
Yes — this page also lists 2 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (within about 17 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459?
Most income-restricted buildings in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $34,200, and $48,800 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($54,700 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459?
For many programs in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $34,200 a year for 1 person and $48,800 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $54,700 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459?
There is no single waiting list for Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 is $1,840 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.
Is there senior affordable housing in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459?
This page may still list buildings in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.
Nearby ZIP codes
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying.
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