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.
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.
Through programs that support education, employment, entrepreneurship, and homeownership, we help residents move beyond survival toward sustainability and independence.
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.
We are not just landlords—we are builders, mentors, investors, and neighbors committed to transforming lives and strengthening the city we love. We understand the need to be accountable, so we are working hard to be transparent about our actions, outcomes, and processes.
Community Impact
Everything we build, every service we provide, and every partnership we form is driven by our goal to ensure that Palatka grows with pride and purpose. We work hand-in-hand with residents, nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies to expand housing access, support self-sufficiency, and create inclusive economic opportunities.
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.
👉 Learn more about our CEO and his leadership vision
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
- Treat others the way we wish to be treated.
- Listen with the intent to understand and value each perspective.
- Respond promptly, calmly, and respectfully.
Integrity
- Keep our commitments—or communicate early when adjustments are needed.
- Take responsibility for outcomes and offer solutions when challenges arise.
- Operate with honesty, clarity, and purpose.
Customer Focus
- Strive to earn the trust and loyalty of residents and partners every day.
- Seek to understand unique needs in every situation.
- Bring energy and positivity—because the work should be meaningful and rewarding.
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:
HUD Office of Civil Rights
451 7th Street S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20410
Phone: (202) 708-1112 (voice)
TTY: (202) 708-1455
Contact Us
📍 400 North 15th Street, Palatka, FL 32177
📞 (386) 329-0132 | 📠 (386) 329-0145
🕒 Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM