West Palm Beach Housing Authority

Address

3700 Georgia Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33405

(561) 655-8530

http://www.wpbha.org

Description:

Provides housing for low-income families. Coordinates with programs and agencies that will assist the Authority's clients in becoming financially self-sufficient.

The Authority owns and operates 732 public housing units located in five separate developments. It also administers Section 8 vouchers for the federal government. Public housing units and Section 8 vouchers are available to low-income families, including the elderly, disabled and handicapped. To be eligible applicants are placed on the Authority's Section 8 or Public Housing waiting list. The waiting list for Section 8 and Public Housing is currently closed.

Hours:

Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

April 28, 2023

Address Listings

Mailing

3700 Georgia Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33405

Physical (Primary)

3700 Georgia Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33405

Contacts

Linda Odum

Primary Contact

Executive Director

lodum@wpbha.org

Phone Numbers

MAIN SITE PHONE

(561) 655-8530

Fax

(561) 832-8962

Special Notes/Funding

Project-Based Voucher

Description

Provides housing for low-income seniors. Coordinates with programs and agencies that will assist the Authority's clients in becoming financially self-sufficient. Priority applicants will be those who have been working 12 months, those who are 62 and older, and those with special needs. All are welcome to apply but the former will be weighted. Immigrants are welcome, but must have documentation that they are in a legal status or pending. The Authority owns and operates 732 public housing units located in five separate developments. It also administers Section 8 vouchers for the federal government. Public housing units and Section 8 vouchers are available to low-income families, including the elderly, disabled and handicapped. To be eligible applicants are placed on the Authority's Section 8 or Public Housing waiting list.

Hours

Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm

Eligibility

Head of Household is 62 years of age and older. Income must not exceed HUD approved limits.

Fees

No fees charged.

Intake Procedure

Online only, Website www.wpbha.org

Languages

English.

Service Area

City of West Palm Beach

Geography Served

None

Contact

Name:
Linda Odum
Title:
Executive Director
Email:
lodum@wpbha.org

Telephone Numbers

Number:
561-655-8530
Type:
Service Phone
Name:
MAIN SITE PHONE
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-8300.3000) and related services within the Service Tree.

Special Notes/Funding

Veterans Only -Accepting On-Line Applications For 1 and 2-Bedroom Units in Royal Palm Place. This is a Project Based Voucher Assistance Program, which means the assistance is attached to the unit and is not transferable to other units.

Description

Accepting On-Line Applications For 1 and 2-Bedroom Units in Royal Palm Place This is a Project Based Voucher Assistance Program, which means the assistance is attached to the unit and is not transferable to other units. The head of household must be a US Veteran and be 62 years of age and older to apply.

Hours

Every day / 24 hours

Required Documents

1. Full names of all family members 2. Date of birth of all family members 3. Social Security numbers for all family members 4. Full Address (must include, city and zip code) 5. Telephone/cell number 6. Total Family Gross Income per year. 7. Copy of DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.

Eligibility

Applicants may only submit one application per family. Head of household must be US Veteran 62 years of age or older.

Fees

No fees charged.

Intake Procedure

No paper applications are available. Please do not go to the WPBHA offices. This process is limited to an on-line process. Interested applicants must apply on website www.wpbha.org. Wait list is open until further notice.

Languages

English

Service Area

Palm Beach County

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Florida
    • Palm Beach County
      • West Palm Beach

Telephone Numbers

Number:
561-655-8530
Type:
Service Phone
Name:
MAIN SITE PHONE
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-7000) and related services within the Service Tree.

Special Notes/Funding

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher

Description

Accepting On-Line Applications for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher wait list. October 30, 2022 through November 13, 2022. Applicants will be accepted into program by lottery selection.

Hours

Every day / 24 hours

Required Documents

1. Full names of all family members 2. Date of birth of all family members 3. Social Security numbers for all family members 4. Full Address (must include, city and zip code) 5. Telephone/cell number 6. Total Family Gross Income per year.

Eligibility

Program is open to the public.

Fees

No fees charged.

Intake Procedure

No paper applications are available. Please do not go to the WPBHA offices. This process is limited to an on-line process. Interested applicants must apply on website www.wpbha.org. Wait list is open until November 13, 2022.

Languages

English

Service Area

Palm Beach County

Geography Served

None

Telephone Numbers

Number:
561-655-8530
Type:
Service Phone
Name:
MAIN SITE PHONE
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-7000.4600-700) and related services within the Service Tree.

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