Notice of Public Comment Period: Proposed Amendments to the ACOP & Residential Lease Agreement

Niceville Housing Authority
Notice of Public Comment Period

Proposed Amendments to the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) & Residential Lease Agreement

The Niceville Housing Authority (NHA) is holding a 30-day public comment period from November 1 to December 1, 2026, to receive input on proposed revisions to its Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) and Residential Lease Agreement.

These updates are being made to implement the federal mandates of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA), which will go into effect on January 1, 2027. Aside from the mandatory HOTMA regulations, a lease timeline update to a 30-day notice period, and the explicit listing of a $10.00 NSF check fee, all other changes to the ACOP and lease consist strictly of minor grammar and sentence structure improvements.

How to Review the Documents

• Location: 500 Boyd Circle, Niceville, FL 32578
• Digital Access: Available online on our website at nicevillehousing.org

How to Submit Comments

The public comment period closes promptly at 4:00 PM on December 1, 2026. You may submit your written comments through any of the following methods:

• In Person: Drop off written comments directly to staff at the main office during regular business hours.
• Drop Box: Place written comments in the secure drop box located outside the office at 500 Boyd Circle.
• Email: Send your comments digitally to [email protected]

This notice is physically posted on both the interior and exterior public bulletin boards at the Niceville Housing Authority administrative office, as well as published on the official agency website (nicevillehousing.org).