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Walton County housing agency warns of potential Section 8 funding shortfall in December
Summary
Walton County Housing Agency reported it is again designated a 'shortfall' agency by HUD and may face a possible $117,000 rent shortfall in December without additional federal funds; the agency has roughly 300 families on assistance and has not issued vouchers to anyone on the 1,400-person waiting list since July 2024.
Walton County’s housing agency updated commissioners on the status of its federally funded Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, reporting a potential shortfall and continued program constraints.
Agency status and shortfall risk: Tom Baker, who provides annual updates on the housing agency, told the board the agency was designated a shortfall agency in 2024 and again in 2025. As of the meeting, HUD warned the agency may…
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