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Housing Authority of the City of Vernon, AL
Housing Authority of the City of Vernon, AL is based in Vernon, Lamar County, AL and administers 145 public housing units.
HUD PHA code AL084. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 132. Occupancy: 91%. ZIP codes served: 9.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35544 | $1,050 | $1,100 | $1,370 | $1,790 | $1,800 |
| 35552 | $710 | $770 | $960 | $1,280 | $1,410 |
| 35555 | $870 | $880 | $1,060 | $1,350 | $1,400 |
| 35563 | $750 | $870 | $1,080 | $1,500 | $1,800 |
| 35570 | $640 | $740 | $920 | $1,280 | $1,540 |
| 35574 | $870 | $880 | $1,100 | $1,410 | $1,530 |
| 35576 | $800 | $840 | $1,050 | $1,370 | $1,390 |
| 35586 | $740 | $780 | $970 | $1,270 | $1,270 |
| 35592 | $710 | $740 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,210 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Vernon, AL
230 Strickland Cir, Vernon, AL 35592
Phone: (205) 695-7122
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About Housing Authority of the City of Vernon, AL
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Vernon, AL operates 145 public housing units and serves 132 households. With an occupancy rate of 91%, the authority focuses on providing low-rent housing. The authority does not administer Section 8 vouchers.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Vernon, AL ranks first among the four authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Lamar and Marion counties. Peer authorities include HA Millport, the Housing Authority of the City of Sulligent, AL, and the Housing Authority of the Town of Kennedy, none of which administer Section 8 vouchers. This position underscores the significant role the Vernon authority plays in the region's housing landscape.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $780 to $1,030, with an average of $858. This is lower than the state average of $1,036. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 35555 at $1,030, while the lowest is in ZIP code 35592 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.
- HA MILLPORTMillport, AL
- Housing Authority of the City of Sulligent, ALSulligent, AL
- Housing Authority of the Town of KennedyKennedy, AL
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.