The Alachua County Housing Authority
We provide rental subsidies and manage affordable Public Housing units for low-income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities throughout Alachua County, Florida. The Alachua County Housing Authority was founded in 1967. The first 200 Public Housing units were built in 1971 and the remaining built in 1985. The Authority received its first Section 8 Vouchers in 1976. In 1979, the Authority moved its office into the Historic Duck Pound Community at 636 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL and subsequently moved to 240 SW 1st Street, Gainesville, FL. To accommodate the new courthouse the Authority moved back to the Duck Pond area to its current location in the Historic DaCosta House located at 703 N.E. 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, Alachua County. The City of Gainesville, Florida has a population of approximately 124,354 and has been ranked among the top places to live and play over the past several years. The City of Gainesville is home to the University of Florida Gators. The city is also known for its low cost of living, but consequently suffers from a weak job market. Gainesville also has an active art, cultural, and musical community, hosting major festivals and concerts every year. Gainesville was given the title as the “healthiest city in America” because it received the only Gold Well City award by the Wellness Councils of America. Housing Authority Board is charged with maintaining the policy and fiduciary responsibilities pertaining to the Housing Authority. The Alachua County Housing Authority is an independent legal entity created by State Statute. By Special Act of the Florida State Legislature in 1972, Housing Authority Board members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.
Public Notice
The Alachua County Housing Authority (ACHA) Board of Commissioners will be meeting for their regularly scheduled Board of Directors Meeting on the first Wednesday of each month. This meeting will be held in the ACHA conference room, 703 NE 1st Street Gainesville, FL 32601. This meeting is open to the public; should you need special accommodations, please contact the ACHA at 352-372-2549 ext. 515. Under COVID-19 consideration and pursuant to Federal, State and Local Executive Orders and guidance provided by legal counsel, the Alachua County Housing Authority may conduct all or portions of the meeting by use of telephone or electronic means without a physical quorum present in the Board Room. Procedures for appropriate participation in this meeting by the public are posted on our website https://www.acha-fl.com. Public access to this meeting is available as follows: The meeting will be held as noted above, however access to the Board Room is limited. Those wishing to attend in person may do so. An appropriate accessible area will be designated on site that allows for appropriate participation while providing safety for the attendees.
Notice of Public Review and Public Hearing
Alachua County Housing Authority’s PHA Annual and 5-Year Action Plan
On the Alachua County Housing Authority’s PHA Annual and 5-Year Action Plan
Public Review: The draft 2025 PHA Annual and 5-Year Action Plan is available for public viewing at the Alachua County Housing Authority (ACHA) office located at 703 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday. All interested persons are invited to provide comments relating to the 2025 Plan, either orally or in writing.
Public Hearing: A Public hearing will be held at the ACHA office on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 3:00pm. Oral comments should be presented at the public hearing. All oral and written testimony presented at the public hearing will be considered for preparing the final Plan. Written comments may be presented to the presiding officer at the public hearing or delivered to the Alachua County Housing Authority, Attention: “2025 PHA Plan”, at 703 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601. Written comments can also be faxed to (352) 373-4097 or emailed to Ron Hall attention “2025 PHA Plan”. Written comments not presented at the public hearing should be received at ACHA office by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Any person requiring assistance to participate, such as large print, taped materials, interpreters for sign language or limited English proficiency, etc., should make a request to ACHA at least ten working days prior to the public hearing in order to allow time to make arrangements. Requests can be made to ACHA at the address above or emailing (Email to Ron Hall) or (352) 372-2549 x512.
Download – ACHA Annual Plan 2024 5 Year Plan
Alachua County Housing Authority has implemented HUDs smoke-free policy as of January 1st, 2018. The elimination of secondhand smoke that can migrate between public housing units can be an important step towards improving the health of residents as well as reducing maintenance costs for PHAs. Click here for the Smoke-Free Policy publication along with several Fact Sheets.
Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity
Fair Housing Statement
The Housing Alachua County Housing Authority is a fair housing provider. We do not make any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Housing Alachua County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal and state laws, regulations and executive orders regarding employment.
