Housing authoritiesALANNISTON HA
ANNISTON HA
ANNISTON HA is based in Anniston, Calhoun County, AL and administers 588 Section 8 vouchers and 418 public housing units.
HUD PHA code AL004. Program type: Combined. Households served: 804. Occupancy: 79%. ZIP codes served: 14.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-12-01.
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $730 |
| 2 bedroom | $941 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,295 |
| 4 bedroom | $1,394 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Washington), effective 2026-09-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | $125 | $154 | $182 | $212 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35096 | $920 | $960 | $1,180 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| 35905 | $680 | $780 | $920 | $1,170 | $1,310 |
| 36201 | $730 | $730 | $920 | $1,220 | $1,230 |
| 36203 | $860 | $870 | $1,090 | $1,440 | $1,450 |
| 36205 | $850 | $850 | $1,080 | $1,430 | $1,430 |
| 36206 | $830 | $830 | $1,050 | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| 36207 | $870 | $880 | $1,110 | $1,470 | $1,470 |
| 36250 | $940 | $940 | $1,190 | $1,580 | $1,580 |
| 36260 | $720 | $740 | $920 | $1,220 | $1,230 |
| 36265 | $770 | $780 | $980 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| 36271 | $730 | $730 | $920 | $1,220 | $1,230 |
| 36272 | $780 | $790 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,380 |
| 36277 | $930 | $940 | $1,180 | $1,560 | $1,570 |
| 36279 | $1,040 | $1,050 | $1,320 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
ANNISTON HA
PO Box 2225, Anniston, AL 36202
Phone: (256) 236-1575
Official website: annistonhousing.org
Email updates
About ANNISTON HA
Overview
The ANNISTON HA operates 418 public housing units and administers 588 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 804 households. With an occupancy rate of 79%, the authority runs a combined program, managing both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The ANNISTON HA ranks first among the four housing authorities that serve the same ZIP codes in the Anniston area. It stands at 16th in the state by the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 57 authorities with voucher programs. Peer authorities in the region include the HA JACKSONVILLE, which administers 219 vouchers, and the HA PIEDMONT and Housing Authority of the Town of Hobson City, which do not offer vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the ANNISTON HA service area ranges from $850 to $1,280, with an average of $993. This is below the state average of $1,036. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 36279 at $1,280, while the lowest is in ZIP code 36260 at $850.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- HA JACKSONVILLEJacksonville, AL, 219 vouchers
- HA PIEDMONTPiedmont, AL
- Housing Authority of the Town of Hobson CityHobson City, AL
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.