Proposed changes to University housing rental rates

The University of West Florida will present proposed changes to University housing rental rates to the UWF Board of Trustees for consideration during its meeting on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026. The proposed changes would take effect beginning with the 2027-2028 academic year.

UWF is proposing differentiated rental rate increases ranging from 4.5% to 9%, depending on residence hall and room type, beginning in the Fall 2027 semester. The proposed adjustments represent an overall weighted average increase of approximately 6%.

The proposed rental rate adjustments are part of a multiyear housing financial plan intended to support the long-term sustainability of University housing facilities and operations. The increases would help address rising operating costs, ongoing maintenance and facility improvements, existing financial obligations and future housing infrastructure.

UWF remains committed to providing students with safe, well-maintained and competitively priced on-campus housing. With the proposed adjustments, UWF’s housing rates are expected to remain competitive within Florida’s State University System and the local market.

For more information about University housing rental rates, visit uwf.edu/housingrates. For more information on UWF’s Board of Trustees, visit uwf.edu/trustees. All UWF public meetings are posted in the UWF events calendar.  

In accordance with state law and Florida Board of Governors’ regulation, this notice was sent by email to all enrolled students.