Housing authoritiesALMOBILE HOUSING AUTHORITY
MOBILE HOUSING AUTHORITY
MOBILE HOUSING AUTHORITY is based in Mobile, Mobile County, AL and administers 4,973 Section 8 vouchers and 1,389 public housing units.
HUD PHA code AL002. Program type: Combined. Households served: 4,726. Occupancy: 75%. ZIP codes served: 39.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis | $1,177 | $1,309 | $1,584 | $2,079 | $2,112 | $2,428 |
| Bayou La Batre | $759 | $814 | $990 | $1,298 | $1,331 | $1,530 |
| Bucks | $968 | $1,089 | $1,298 | $1,705 | $1,738 | $1,998 |
| Calvert | $836 | $891 | $1,056 | $1,386 | $1,452 | $1,669 |
| Chunchula | $814 | $880 | $1,034 | $1,353 | $1,375 | $1,581 |
| Citronelle | $726 | $803 | $990 | $1,298 | $1,331 | $1,530 |
| Coden | $968 | $1,045 | $1,232 | $1,606 | $1,639 | $1,884 |
| Creola | $880 | $957 | $1,122 | $1,463 | $1,496 | $1,720 |
| Dauphin Island | $1,287 | $1,386 | $1,628 | $2,123 | $2,167 | $2,492 |
| Grand Bay | $902 | $990 | $1,188 | $1,562 | $1,584 | $1,821 |
| Irvington | $737 | $803 | $990 | $1,298 | $1,331 | $1,530 |
| Mobile | $726 | $1,023 | $1,188 | $1,584 | $1,496 | $1,530 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Detached Homes -Single Family (stand alone)), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Propane Gas) | $21 | $30 | $38 | $47 | $59 |
| Heating (Natural Gas - Spire) | $12 | $16 | $21 | $25 | $32 |
| Heating (Natural Gas - So Ala Utilities) | $11 | $15 | $19 | $23 | $30 |
| Heating (Elec Heat Pump) | $7 | $10 | $13 | $16 | $21 |
| Heating (Elec Resistance) | $22 | $31 | $39 | $48 | $61 |
| Heating (Landlord) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Air Conditioning | $11 | $15 | $19 | $24 | $30 |
| Cooking (Propane Gas) | $15 | $21 | $27 | $33 | $42 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas - Spire) | $9 | $12 | $15 | $19 | $24 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas - So Ala Utilities) | $8 | $11 | $14 | $17 | $22 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $9 | $13 | $17 | $21 | $26 |
| Cooking (Landlord) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other Electric | $31 | $43 | $56 | $68 | $87 |
| Water Heating (Propane Gas) | $35 | $50 | $64 | $78 | $99 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas - Spire) | $20 | $27 | $35 | $43 | $55 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas - So Ala Utilities) | $17 | $24 | $31 | $38 | $49 |
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 MOBILE HOUSING AUTHORITY
- Maryvale Place Project Based Voucher Waitlist Opening Soon
- MHA Staff Walk for a Cause!
- Mobile Housing Authority Hosts Successful Fraud Education Summit for Senior Residents
- CNA & Phlebotomy TrainingThe Mobile Housing Authority is offering CNA and Phlebotomy training programs with certification and job placement support for healthcare careers.
- Early Closure - Hurricane IsaiasMobile Housing Authority will close early at 1:00PM on October 8th and remain closed on October 9th due to Hurricane Isaias, with plans to reopen on October 12th.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36505 | $970 | $1,080 | $1,300 | $1,710 | $1,730 |
| 36509 | $760 | $790 | $920 | $1,190 | $1,270 |
| 36512 | $940 | $980 | $1,140 | $1,480 | $1,570 |
| 36513 | $880 | $910 | $1,070 | $1,380 | $1,510 |
| 36521 | $850 | $890 | $1,030 | $1,330 | $1,420 |
| 36522 | $800 | $840 | $980 | $1,270 | $1,370 |
| 36523 | $960 | $1,010 | $1,170 | $1,510 | $1,610 |
| 36525 | $890 | $930 | $1,080 | $1,400 | $1,480 |
| 36528 | $1,410 | $1,470 | $1,710 | $2,210 | $2,350 |
| 36541 | $850 | $890 | $1,030 | $1,330 | $1,420 |
| 36544 | $760 | $790 | $920 | $1,190 | $1,270 |
| 36560 | $910 | $950 | $1,100 | $1,420 | $1,510 |
| 36568 | $830 | $860 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,380 |
| 36571 | $940 | $980 | $1,140 | $1,480 | $1,570 |
| 36572 | $1,140 | $1,190 | $1,380 | $1,790 | $1,900 |
| 36575 | $1,000 | $1,040 | $1,210 | $1,570 | $1,660 |
| 36582 | $820 | $860 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,370 |
| 36587 | $920 | $960 | $1,120 | $1,450 | $1,540 |
| 36602 | $930 | $970 | $1,130 | $1,460 | $1,550 |
| 36603 | $760 | $790 | $920 | $1,190 | $1,270 |
| 36604 | $820 | $850 | $990 | $1,280 | $1,360 |
| 36605 | $960 | $1,000 | $1,160 | $1,500 | $1,590 |
| 36606 | $860 | $900 | $1,050 | $1,360 | $1,440 |
| 36607 | $910 | $960 | $1,110 | $1,440 | $1,530 |
| 36608 | $1,080 | $1,130 | $1,310 | $1,700 | $1,800 |
| 36609 | $960 | $1,000 | $1,160 | $1,500 | $1,590 |
| 36610 | $760 | $790 | $920 | $1,190 | $1,270 |
| 36611 | $890 | $930 | $1,080 | $1,400 | $1,480 |
| 36612 | $760 | $790 | $920 | $1,190 | $1,270 |
| 36613 | $1,090 | $1,140 | $1,320 | $1,710 | $1,810 |
| 36615 | $940 | $980 | $1,140 | $1,480 | $1,570 |
| 36617 | $960 | $1,010 | $1,170 | $1,510 | $1,610 |
| 36618 | $1,030 | $1,080 | $1,250 | $1,620 | $1,720 |
| 36619 | $1,000 | $1,040 | $1,210 | $1,570 | $1,660 |
| 36652 | $900 | $950 | $1,100 | $1,420 | $1,510 |
| 36663 | $850 | $890 | $1,040 | $1,340 | $1,430 |
| 36688 | $1,080 | $1,130 | $1,310 | $1,700 | $1,800 |
| 36693 | $990 | $1,030 | $1,200 | $1,550 | $1,650 |
| 36695 | $1,100 | $1,150 | $1,330 | $1,720 | $1,830 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
MOBILE HOUSING AUTHORITY
151 S Claiborne St, Mobile, AL 36602
Phone: (251) 434-2213
Official website: mobilehousing.org
Email updates
About MOBILE HOUSING AUTHORITY
Overview
The Mobile Housing Authority operates 1,389 public housing units and administers 4,973 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 4,726 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 75% and operates a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The Mobile Housing Authority ranks first among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Mobile and Washington County areas. It holds the second-highest number of Section 8 vouchers in the state, out of 57 authorities. Peer authorities in the region include The Housing Authority of the City of Prichard, which administers 2,623 vouchers, and the Mobile County Housing Authority, which manages 98 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $900 to $1,480, with an average of $1,079. This is slightly above the state average of $1,036. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 36528 at $1,480, while the lowest is in ZIP code 36603 at $900.
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.
- The Housing Authority of the City of PrichardPrichard, AL, 2,623 vouchers
- MOBILE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITYCitronelle, AL, 98 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.