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Housing Authority of the City of Fort Payne
Housing Authority of the City of Fort Payne is based in Fort Payne, Dekalb County, AL and administers 115 Section 8 vouchers and 299 public housing units.
HUD PHA code AL011. Program type: Combined. Households served: 386. Occupancy: 96%. ZIP codes served: 24.
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 Housing Authority of the City of Fort Payne
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- 2026 Annual MeetingThe annual meeting will be held over several weekdays in August to celebrate America's 250th birthday and FTC's 72nd anniversary.
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- Capital CreditCapital Credit checks will be mailed to members in July, explaining how patronage is earned and refunded.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35765 | $720 | $730 | $920 | $1,240 | $1,460 |
| 35771 | $720 | $730 | $920 | $1,230 | $1,450 |
| 35951 | $700 | $700 | $920 | $1,250 | $1,330 |
| 35954 | $640 | $780 | $920 | $1,170 | $1,320 |
| 35956 | $700 | $850 | $1,000 | $1,270 | $1,430 |
| 35957 | $730 | $810 | $920 | $1,250 | $1,310 |
| 35959 | $740 | $740 | $970 | $1,160 | $1,440 |
| 35961 | $700 | $720 | $920 | $1,150 | $1,510 |
| 35962 | $740 | $750 | $980 | $1,240 | $1,620 |
| 35963 | $700 | $700 | $920 | $1,150 | $1,540 |
| 35966 | $750 | $750 | $970 | $1,260 | $1,560 |
| 35967 | $710 | $720 | $940 | $1,180 | $1,570 |
| 35968 | $700 | $700 | $920 | $1,150 | $1,540 |
| 35971 | $730 | $730 | $960 | $1,200 | $1,600 |
| 35974 | $710 | $720 | $940 | $1,180 | $1,570 |
| 35975 | $720 | $730 | $950 | $1,250 | $1,460 |
| 35978 | $900 | $910 | $1,190 | $1,500 | $1,970 |
| 35979 | $770 | $770 | $970 | $1,260 | $1,510 |
| 35981 | $1,030 | $1,040 | $1,360 | $1,700 | $2,270 |
| 35983 | $760 | $760 | $1,000 | $1,190 | $1,490 |
| 35984 | $740 | $750 | $950 | $1,220 | $1,560 |
| 35986 | $700 | $700 | $920 | $1,150 | $1,540 |
| 35988 | $700 | $700 | $920 | $1,150 | $1,540 |
| 35989 | $700 | $700 | $920 | $1,150 | $1,540 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Fort Payne
203 13th St NW, Fort Payne, AL 35967
Phone: (256) 845-0424
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About Housing Authority of the City of Fort Payne
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Payne operates 299 public housing units and administers 115 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 386 households. The authority maintains a high occupancy rate of 96%, and its programs are combined, meaning it offers both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
Among the four housing authorities that serve the same ZIP codes, the Housing Authority of the City of Fort Payne ranks first by voucher count. Its peers include the CROSSVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY and the Collinsville Housing Authority, neither of which administer Section 8 vouchers. Statewide, the authority holds the 43rd 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 $780 to $1,140, with an average of $842. This is below the state average of $1,036. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 35981 at $1,140, while the lowest is in ZIP code 35968 at $780.
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.
- CROSSVILLE HOUSING AUHTORITYCrossville, AL
- Collinsville Housing AuthorityCollinsville, AL
- Rainsville Housing AuthorityRainsville, AL
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.