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Walton County Housing Authority

63 Bo Pete Manor Rd, Defuniak Springs, FL, 32435 · ~404 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Defuniak Springs, FL (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Walton County Housing Authority served 285 households across 404 units (71% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.1 people, an average annual income of $20,001, and pays an average of $490 per month toward rent.

Households served
285 of 404 units
Avg. household income
$20,001
Avg. rent paid by household
$490
Avg. household size
2.1 people
Households with children
38%
Head of household 62+
38%
Head of household with a disability
34%
Avg. wait to move in
10 months

Unit mix: 7% 1-bedroom, 51% 2-bedroom, 41% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Walton County Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

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