All Public Housing waiting lists are closed at this time. 

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Authority’s Central Office to solicit public comment on agency planning documents for the Crestview Housing Authority. The plans being reviewed are required to be prepared and presented for public comment by the U. S. Department of HUD under various programs. The Authority is seeking public comment on the following plans:
FY2026 Capital Fund Program Annual Statement

The above plans will be available for review over the next 45 days at the Authority’s Central Office located at:
371 West Hickory Avenue
371 West Hickory Avenue Crestview, Florida 32536

The plans are also available for review on the Authority’s website at:
www.chafl.com

Comments may be submitted in person at the Public Hearing or in writing to the above address. Written comments will be received up to and through the Public Hearing. If you require assistance or reasonable accommodation to access the plans, please contact Cecil Williams at (850) 682-2413 or by email at: cwilliams@chafl.com

In order to encourage academic excellence and community responsibility among high school students, Crestview Housing Authority (CHA) has implemented a scholarship program for graduating seniors who are preparing to enter college. CHA will award one $3000.00 scholarship to deserving youth currently residing at Crestview Housing Authority.  

The scholarship fund will be administered by the CHA Scholarship Committee. The money will go directly to the school that the recipient will be attending. The school will deposit the money into the student's account. The money may only be used to pay for tuition, books, and activities directly related to the student's education. If the student discontinues his or her education, the unused portion of the scholarship will be returned to CHA.  

ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST STATUS - Applicant must be a high school senior and reside in a Crestview Housing Authority unit throughout his/her entire senior year.  

MINIMUM GRADE POINT AVERAGE - Student must have at least a 2.5 GPA on his/her school's applicable scale during his/her high school career, cumulatively, to be considered for the scholarship. Note: School counselor must complete the Grade Point Average Verification form on the verification page of this application. 

REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST Submit the following documents to the Executive Director of your housing authority. All documents must be typewritten in English. Please do not fold or staple documents.

• 1. Access the Application HERE Include the printed application in the packet of materials that you submit to your Executive Director.


• 2. VERIFICATION PAGE • Grade Point Average Verification (must be completed by your school counselor). Certification (sign this portion of the document before submitting it to your Executive Director.)


• 3. SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT You must provide an official copy of your high school transcript by mail.


• 4. TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION You must submit one teacher or guidance counselor recommendation and one personal, NON-Family, recommendation.


• 5. ESSAY You must submit a typewritten essay in English addressing the following topic: How my community experiences have influenced my life. (350-500 words.)


• 6. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES Applications and supporting documents must be in typewritten English and may be submitted in single PDF format via email to: cwilliams@chafl.com cwilliams@chafl.com
  • a. The Executive Director is responsible for verifying all application requirements.
  • b. Deadline - ALL application materials must be received by CHA no later than May 15, 2026.

Note: One scholarship awarded per student. Winner (and parent) will be required to sign a "Scholarship Agreement Contract” prior to receiving scholarship