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Notice of Proposed Lease Revision & 30-Day Comment Period

Date Posted: 10/30/2026
Category: Public Notice

To All Residents and Resident Organizations:

Notice is hereby given that the Niceville Housing Authority proposes to update and revise its standard Dwelling Lease Form.

In accordance with federal regulations (24 CFR § 966.3), residents are invited to review the proposed changes and submit written comments during this 30-day window.

Summary of Proposed Changes:

  • Grammar and Formatting Cleanup: A comprehensive revision to correct typographical errors, fix sentence structures, and make the lease easier to read and understand.
  • Eviction Notice Extension: The nonpayment eviction notice period is being formally extended from 14 days to 30 days, providing residents with additional time to resolve outstanding balances.
  • NSF Fee Clarification: The lease has been updated to explicitly state the existing $10 Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) return check fee.

Where to Review the Proposed Lease
A copy of the current lease alongside the newly rewritten draft highlighting these updates is available for review at:

  • The Main Office (available at the front desk during normal business hours)

How to Submit Your Comments
We welcome your feedback. If you would like to submit written comments or questions regarding the updated language, please do so before 5:00 PM on November 30, 2026. You may submit them via:

  • Drop Box: Place your written comments in the secure rent drop box located at the management office.
  • Email: Send your feedback to [email protected] with the subject line "Lease Revision Comments."
  • Mail or In-Person: Send or bring to 500 Boyd Circle, Niceville, FL 32578.

Comment Period Ends: Dec 1, 2026

Next Steps
Following the conclusion of this 30-day comment period, the housing authority will review all submitted resident feedback. The final draft will then be presented to the Board of Commissioners for formal approval and adoption at the next scheduled public meeting.

Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to improving our community.

Sincerely, 
Elsa Sapp
Executive Director
Niceville Housing Authority