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Housing Authority of the City of Montgomery
Housing Authority of the City of Montgomery is based in Montgomery, Montgomery County, AL and administers 3,120 Section 8 vouchers and 1,476 public housing units.
HUD PHA code AL006. Program type: Combined. Households served: 4,070. Occupancy: 94%. ZIP codes served: 28.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01 (Montgomery).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $725 |
| 1 bedroom | $788 |
| 2 bedroom | $945 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,187 |
| 4 bedroom | $1,638 |
| 5 bedroom | $1,727 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (apartment). Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas | $27 | $32 | $60 | $79 |
| Electric | $49 | $59 | $50 | $55 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Opening soon | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Opening soon | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Housing Authority of the City of Montgomery
- PUBLIC NOTICE – CANCELLATION OF NOVEMBER 2026 REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSThe Housing Authority of the City of Montgomery has cancelled its regular monthly board of commissioners meeting scheduled for November 2026.
- PUBLIC NOTICE – FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGThe Montgomery Housing Authority Finance Committee will hold a meeting on October 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST in the MHA Board Room.
- OCTOBER 2026 MONTHLY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSThe Housing Authority of the City of Montgomery has scheduled its monthly Board of Commissioners meeting for October 2026.
- Public Notice – RED COMMITTEE MEETING
- FYB 2027 PHA Annual, 5-Year & 5-Year Action PlanThe Housing Authority of Montgomery has released draft documents for their FY 2027 Annual Plan, 5-Year Plan, and 5-Year Action Plan covering 2027-2031.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36013 | $1,270 | $1,300 | $1,530 | $1,950 | $2,280 |
| 36029 | $770 | $850 | $1,000 | $1,220 | $1,480 |
| 36036 | $910 | $920 | $1,120 | $1,390 | $1,580 |
| 36041 | $730 | $730 | $950 | $1,140 | $1,290 |
| 36043 | $930 | $940 | $1,080 | $1,390 | $1,600 |
| 36046 | $850 | $870 | $1,030 | $1,300 | $1,490 |
| 36047 | $820 | $840 | $960 | $1,240 | $1,430 |
| 36052 | $1,110 | $1,130 | $1,300 | $1,660 | $1,920 |
| 36054 | $970 | $990 | $1,130 | $1,450 | $1,680 |
| 36057 | $1,110 | $1,130 | $1,290 | $1,660 | $1,920 |
| 36064 | $1,400 | $1,420 | $1,630 | $2,090 | $2,420 |
| 36069 | $820 | $840 | $980 | $1,240 | $1,440 |
| 36101 | $800 | $810 | $930 | $1,190 | $1,380 |
| 36104 | $790 | $800 | $920 | $1,180 | $1,370 |
| 36105 | $870 | $880 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| 36106 | $1,050 | $1,060 | $1,220 | $1,570 | $1,810 |
| 36107 | $830 | $850 | $970 | $1,250 | $1,440 |
| 36108 | $790 | $800 | $920 | $1,180 | $1,370 |
| 36109 | $1,010 | $1,030 | $1,180 | $1,510 | $1,750 |
| 36110 | $910 | $920 | $1,060 | $1,360 | $1,570 |
| 36111 | $960 | $980 | $1,120 | $1,440 | $1,660 |
| 36112 | $1,030 | $1,050 | $1,200 | $1,540 | $1,860 |
| 36113 | $1,480 | $1,510 | $1,730 | $2,220 | $2,570 |
| 36114 | $980 | $990 | $1,140 | $1,460 | $1,690 |
| 36115 | $1,300 | $1,330 | $1,520 | $1,950 | $2,260 |
| 36116 | $980 | $990 | $1,140 | $1,460 | $1,690 |
| 36117 | $1,110 | $1,130 | $1,290 | $1,660 | $1,920 |
| 36130 | $980 | $990 | $1,140 | $1,460 | $1,690 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Montgomery
525 S Lawrence St, Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: (334) 206-7255
Official website: mhatoday.org
Email updates
About Housing Authority of the City of Montgomery
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Montgomery operates 1,476 public housing units and administers 3,120 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 4,070 households. With an occupancy rate of 94%, 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 Montgomery ranks third in the state by the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 57 authorities in Alabama. This significant position underscores its role in providing housing assistance to a large number of families within the state.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $900 to $1,520, with an average of $1,066. This is slightly above the state average of $1,036. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 36113 at $1,520, while the lowest is in ZIP code 36046 at $900.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.