Program: Combined · Public housing units: 581 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,178 · Households served: 1,220 · Occupancy: 69% · ZIP codes served: 10
The Selma Housing Authority operates 581 public housing units and administers 1,178 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,220 households. With an occupancy rate of 69%, the authority offers a combined program that supports both rental assistance and public housing.
The Selma Housing Authority ranks 10th in the state of Alabama by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 57 authorities. This places it among the larger providers in the state, reflecting its significant role in housing assistance within Dallas County and the broader region.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area served by the Selma Housing Authority ranges from $820 to $1,230, with an average of $929. This is below the state average of $1,036. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 36775 at $1,230, while the lowest is in ZIP code 36773 at $820.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36701 | $750 | $750 | $980 | $1,350 | $1,360 |
| 36703 | $700 | $710 | $920 | $1,270 | $1,290 |
| 36749 | $710 | $710 | $920 | $1,260 | $1,290 |
| 36758 | $720 | $720 | $930 | $1,250 | $1,330 |
| 36759 | $740 | $750 | $950 | $1,200 | $1,370 |
| 36761 | $760 | $830 | $950 | $1,260 | $1,400 |
| 36767 | $720 | $730 | $950 | $1,310 | $1,310 |
| 36773 | $730 | $740 | $950 | $1,300 | $1,310 |
| 36775 | $830 | $860 | $1,110 | $1,460 | $1,490 |
| 36785 | $750 | $750 | $930 | $1,250 | $1,330 |
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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