Palatka Housing Programs for Community Empowerment

about us

Who We Are

The Palatka Housing Authority (PHA) is more than housing—we’re building pathways to stability, opportunity, and generational wealth. Serving families across Palatka, Crescent City, East Palatka, Interlachen, Pomona Park, San Mateo, Satsuma, and Welaka, we provide quality housing and programs that empower residents to thrive.

Through our Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher Programs, we currently manage 422 public housing units and administer over 400 vouchers—but our work extends far beyond bricks and mortar. We are re-imagining housing as a launchpad for community building, financial resilience, and long-term success.

Our Leadership

PHA’s vision is guided by forward-thinking leadership committed to transforming what a housing authority can be. Under the direction of our President & CEO, Casey “Oche” Bridgeford, we are pursuing bold strategies that connect residents to wealth-building opportunities, innovative partnerships, and community revitalization efforts.

Career Openings

Explore available positions and become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to supporting families and strengthening communities.

Upcoming Opportunities

Stay informed about new housing initiatives, renovations, and community-focused projects planned across Palatka and surrounding areas.

Resident Resources

Find helpful tools, program information, and resources designed to support residents in achieving stability, growth, and long-term success.

Focus

We believe that everyone deserves more than just a roof over their head—they deserve a foundation for growth. Since our founding over 50 years ago, we’ve worked to deliver more than housing—we deliver opportunity.

Our Mission

We are committed to providing safe, stable, and affordable housing to families, seniors, and individuals across Putnam County, Florida. But we go further—leveraging housing as a core building block for creating wealth, stability, and long-term success.

Our Vision

We envision a future where every resident in Putnam County has access to a high-quality home and a pathway to build wealth and self-determination. From revitalizing neighborhoods to empowering residents, we’re actively reimagining what a housing authority can be.

Our Values

We believe how we do our work matters just as much as what we do. Our Code of Values guides our relationships with residents, partners, and the community:

Respect

Treating others as we would like to be treated.
Listening with the intent of understanding what is being said.
Responding in a timely fashion.
Speaking calmly and respectfully, without profanity or sarcasm.
Acknowledging everyone is right from their own perspective.

Integrity

Making only agreements, we are willing, able, and intend to keep.
Communicating any potentially broken agreements.
Looking to the system for correction.
Operating in a responsible manner: "above the line."
Communicating honestly and with purpose.

Customer Focus

Equal Housing Opportunity

Palatka Housing Authority is proud to be an Equal Housing Opportunity provider. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, familial status, or any other protected class.

In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination in housing and employment practices.

To file a housing discrimination complaint, contact:

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