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Housing Authority of the City of Decatur
Housing Authority of the City of Decatur is based in Decatur, Morgan County, AL and administers 1,059 Section 8 vouchers and 614 public housing units.
HUD PHA code AL048. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,000. Occupancy: 60%. ZIP codes served: 16.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Area | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur/Morgan/Lawrence | $931 | $1,153 | $1,514 | $1,860 | $2,138 |
| Limestone County | $1,363 | $1,572 | $2,028 | $2,530 | $2,910 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartments, 2 or more story building), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $9 | $11 | $13 | $17 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $30 | $38 | $47 | $59 |
| Heating (Electric) | $22 | $28 | $34 | $44 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $7 | $8 | $10 | $13 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $22 | $29 | $35 | $45 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $9 | $11 | $14 | $18 |
| Other Electric | $34 | $43 | $53 | $67 |
| Air Conditioning | $9 | $11 | $13 | $17 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $14 | $19 | $23 | $29 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $50 | $64 | $78 | $99 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $24 | $30 | $37 | $47 |
| Water | $46 | $61 | $74 | $87 |
| Sewer | $43 | $56 | $67 | $78 |
| Trash Collection | $31 | $31 | $31 | $31 |
| Range/Microwave | $3 | $3 | $3 | $3 |
| Refrigerator | $4 | $4 | $4 | $4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35016 | $730 | $810 | $920 | $1,270 | $1,290 |
| 35019 | $730 | $740 | $960 | $1,250 | $1,480 |
| 35087 | $820 | $830 | $1,060 | $1,380 | $1,660 |
| 35175 | $810 | $810 | $1,050 | $1,430 | $1,510 |
| 35179 | $700 | $710 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,410 |
| 35601 | $860 | $860 | $1,060 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 35603 | $900 | $910 | $1,110 | $1,430 | $1,830 |
| 35619 | $1,010 | $1,010 | $1,240 | $1,590 | $2,040 |
| 35621 | $870 | $900 | $1,110 | $1,460 | $1,790 |
| 35622 | $840 | $850 | $1,050 | $1,360 | $1,700 |
| 35640 | $800 | $810 | $990 | $1,270 | $1,630 |
| 35650 | $750 | $750 | $920 | $1,180 | $1,520 |
| 35670 | $770 | $780 | $950 | $1,220 | $1,570 |
| 35673 | $750 | $760 | $930 | $1,200 | $1,530 |
| 35754 | $750 | $760 | $930 | $1,200 | $1,530 |
| 35775 | $1,090 | $1,130 | $1,330 | $1,710 | $2,210 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Decatur
100 Wilson St NE, Decatur, AL 35601
Phone: (256) 353-4691
Email updates
About Housing Authority of the City of Decatur
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Decatur operates 614 public housing units and administers 1,059 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,000 households. With an occupancy rate of 60%, the authority runs a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to residents in need.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Decatur ranks first among the three authorities that serve the same ZIP codes in the area. It holds the 12th position in the state by the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 57 authorities with voucher programs. Peer authorities in the region, such as the Housing Authority of the City of Hartselle and the Regional HA of Lawrence, Cullman & Morgan Counties, do not offer Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Decatur ranges from $840 to $1,280, with an average of $983. This is below the state average of $1,036. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is $1,280 in ZIP code 35775, while the lowest is $840 in ZIP code 35179.
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 HartselleHartselle, AL
- Regional HA of Lawrence, Cullman & Morgan CountiesHartselle, AL
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.