Housing authoritiesALHA AUBURN
HA AUBURN
HA AUBURN is based in Auburn, Lee County, AL and administers 737 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code AL050. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 580. Occupancy: 78%. ZIP codes served: 15.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | $1,016 | $1,292 | $1,417 | $1,793 | $2,039 | $2,345 |
| Chambers | $829 | $924 | $1,202 | $1,518 | $1,592 | $1,831 |
| 36830 (exception area) | $1,188 | $1,512 | $1,656 | $2,100 | $2,388 | $2,747 |
| 36831 (exception area) | $1,020 | $1,296 | $1,416 | $1,788 | $2,040 | $2,346 |
| 36832 (exception area) | $1,020 | $1,308 | $1,428 | $1,812 | $2,052 | $2,360 |
| 36849 (exception area) | $1,092 | $1,392 | $1,524 | $1,932 | $2,184 | $2,512 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (1 BR Semi Det), effective 2026-06-23. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | 1 bedroom |
|---|---|
| Electric (Electric) | $88 |
| Gas (Gas) | $26 |
| Water & Sewer (Water & Sewer) | $26 |
| Garbage (Garbage) | $26 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36801 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,190 | $1,440 | $1,670 |
| 36804 | $810 | $970 | $1,070 | $1,350 | $1,540 |
| 36830 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,450 | $1,760 | $2,040 |
| 36832 | $900 | $1,180 | $1,290 | $1,560 | $1,810 |
| 36849 | $940 | $1,240 | $1,360 | $1,640 | $1,900 |
| 36850 | $770 | $970 | $1,070 | $1,350 | $1,530 |
| 36852 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,200 | $1,460 | $1,660 |
| 36854 | $900 | $1,150 | $1,280 | $1,630 | $1,710 |
| 36865 | $900 | $1,180 | $1,290 | $1,560 | $1,810 |
| 36866 | $770 | $970 | $1,070 | $1,350 | $1,590 |
| 36867 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,150 | $1,490 | $1,730 |
| 36870 | $860 | $1,070 | $1,180 | $1,460 | $1,690 |
| 36874 | $890 | $1,150 | $1,270 | $1,540 | $1,790 |
| 36877 | $980 | $1,280 | $1,400 | $1,700 | $1,970 |
| 36879 | $770 | $970 | $1,070 | $1,350 | $1,530 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
HA AUBURN
931 Booker St, Auburn, AL 36832
Phone: (334) 821-2262
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About HA AUBURN
Overview
HA AUBURN is a Section 8 voucher-only housing authority serving the city of Auburn, Alabama. The authority administers 737 Section 8 vouchers, providing assistance to 580 households. With an occupancy rate of 78%, HA AUBURN focuses on ensuring affordable housing through its voucher program.
Scale and standing
HA AUBURN ranks first among the two housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Auburn-Opelika area. Its peer, Opelika Housing Authority, administers 531 Section 8 vouchers. On a state level, HA AUBURN holds the 13th position out of 57 authorities in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers managed.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area served by HA AUBURN ranges from $1,060 to $1,380, with an average of $1,156. This is higher than the state average of $1,036. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 36830 at $1,380, while the lowest is in ZIP code 36866 at $1,060.
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.
- OPELIKA HOUSING AUTHORITYOpelika, AL, 531 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.