Program: Combined · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 531 · Households served: 360 · Occupancy: 67% · ZIP codes served: 15
The Opelika Housing Authority (PHA) is a voucher-only agency, administering 531 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 360 households, with an occupancy rate of 67%. The authority operates under a Combined program type, integrating various housing assistance services to meet the needs of the community.
Among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Opelika Housing Authority ranks second by voucher count, just behind HA Auburn, which administers 737 vouchers. On a broader scale, it holds the 18th position among 57 authorities in the state of Alabama based on the number of Section 8 vouchers it manages.
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $1,060 to $1,380, with an average of $1,156. This is higher than the state average of $1,036. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 36830 at $1,380, while the lowest is in ZIP code 36866 at $1,060.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36801 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,190 | $1,440 | $1,670 |
| 36804 | $810 | $970 | $1,070 | $1,350 | $1,540 |
| 36830 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,450 | $1,760 | $2,040 |
| 36832 | $900 | $1,180 | $1,290 | $1,560 | $1,810 |
| 36849 | $940 | $1,240 | $1,360 | $1,640 | $1,900 |
| 36850 | $770 | $970 | $1,070 | $1,350 | $1,530 |
| 36852 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,200 | $1,460 | $1,660 |
| 36854 | $900 | $1,150 | $1,280 | $1,630 | $1,710 |
| 36865 | $900 | $1,180 | $1,290 | $1,560 | $1,810 |
| 36866 | $770 | $970 | $1,070 | $1,350 | $1,590 |
| 36867 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,150 | $1,490 | $1,730 |
| 36870 | $860 | $1,070 | $1,180 | $1,460 | $1,690 |
| 36874 | $890 | $1,150 | $1,270 | $1,540 | $1,790 |
| 36877 | $980 | $1,280 | $1,400 | $1,700 | $1,970 |
| 36879 | $770 | $970 | $1,070 | $1,350 | $1,530 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
Home · Housing Authorities · FMR by ZIP · Section 8 Voucher Amounts