Housing authoritiesALGreater Gadsden
Greater Gadsden
Greater Gadsden is based in Gadsden, Etowah County, AL and administers 194 Section 8 vouchers and 974 public housing units.
HUD PHA code AL049. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,031. Occupancy: 88%. ZIP codes served: 15.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01 (Greater Gadsden Housing Authority).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $697 |
| 1 bedroom | $857 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,017 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,230 |
| 4 bedroom | $1,355 |
| 5 bedroom | $1,558 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Attached Homes, 2 or More Apts.; One-Level Bldg.), effective 2024-10-17. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Bottle Gas (Bottled Gas) | $32 | $45 | $58 | $71 | $91 |
| b. Natural Gas (Natural Gas) | $16 | $23 | $29 | $36 | $46 |
| c. Elec Heat Pump (Heat Pump) | $11 | $15 | $19 | $24 | $30 |
| d. Elec Resistance (Electric) | $30 | $41 | $53 | $65 | $83 |
| Air Conditioning: | $10 | $13 | $17 | $21 | $27 |
| c. Electric (Electric) | $25 | $35 | $45 | $55 | $70 |
| Lights, Ref, etc. (Electric) | $31 | $43 | $55 | $67 | $86 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Latest from Greater Gadsden
- NOTICE – NSPIRE Inspection Reminder – River Hill EstatesThe Greater Gadsden Housing Authority will conduct NSPIRE inspections at River Hill Estates on November 30-December 1, 2026, with maintenance staff and inspectors entering apartments starting at 8:00 am.
- Job Opening – Program AccountantThe Greater Gadsden Housing Authority is hiring a Program Accountant, with applications available at their office or through provided links.
- Trucks for SaleThe Greater Gadsden Housing Authority is selling trucks through a sealed bid process, with bids accepted until August 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The highest bidder will typically win, but the authority reserves the right to refuse any bid.
- Job Opening – Maintenance WorkerThe Greater Gadsden Housing Authority is seeking a Maintenance Worker, with applications available at their office or through provided links.
- Job Opening – Housing ManagerThe Greater Gadsden Housing Authority is looking for a Housing Manager, with applications available at their office or through provided links.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35121 | $790 | $850 | $920 | $1,160 | $1,300 |
| 35901 | $670 | $820 | $960 | $1,220 | $1,380 |
| 35903 | $690 | $840 | $990 | $1,250 | $1,420 |
| 35904 | $650 | $800 | $940 | $1,190 | $1,350 |
| 35905 | $680 | $780 | $920 | $1,170 | $1,310 |
| 35906 | $810 | $1,000 | $1,170 | $1,480 | $1,680 |
| 35907 | $920 | $1,120 | $1,320 | $1,670 | $1,890 |
| 35952 | $730 | $810 | $920 | $1,160 | $1,310 |
| 35954 | $640 | $780 | $920 | $1,170 | $1,320 |
| 35956 | $700 | $850 | $1,000 | $1,270 | $1,430 |
| 35961 | $700 | $720 | $920 | $1,150 | $1,510 |
| 35972 | $730 | $820 | $920 | $1,160 | $1,310 |
| 35990 | $710 | $810 | $920 | $1,160 | $1,310 |
| 36271 | $730 | $730 | $920 | $1,220 | $1,230 |
| 36272 | $780 | $790 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,380 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Greater Gadsden
422 Chestnut St, Gadsden, AL 35901
Phone: (256) 547-2501
Official website: ggha.org
Email updates
About Greater Gadsden
Overview
The Greater Gadsden Housing Authority operates 974 public housing units and administers 194 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,031 households. With an occupancy rate of 88%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a combined program type.
Scale and standing
Among the three housing authorities that serve the same ZIP codes, Greater Gadsden ranks first by voucher count. Its peers include the Housing Authority of the City of Attalla and the Altoona Housing Authority, neither of which administers Section 8 vouchers. Statewide, Greater Gadsden holds the 35th position out of 57 authorities that offer Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $850 to $1,260, with an average of $955. This is below the state average of $1,036. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 35907 at $1,260, while the lowest is in ZIP code 35990 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.
- Housing Authority of the City of AttallaAttalla, AL
- Altoona Housing AuthorityAltoona, AL
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.