Program: Combined · Public housing units: 406 · Section 8 vouchers: 421 · Households served: 631 · Occupancy: 76% · ZIP codes served: 9
The Sheffield Housing Authority operates 406 public housing units and administers 421 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 631 households. With an occupancy rate of 76%, the authority offers a combined program, providing both rental assistance and affordable housing options to residents of Sheffield, Alabama.
Among the housing authorities in the same service area, the Sheffield Housing Authority ranks first by voucher count, outpacing peers like the Housing Authority of the City of Tuscumbia, which does not offer Section 8 vouchers. Statewide, it holds the 23rd position in terms of voucher size, among 57 authorities that provide Section 8 assistance.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $880 to $1,170, with an average of $949. This is below the state average of $1,036. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 35661 at $1,170, while the lowest is in ZIP code 35672 at $880.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35616 | $720 | $790 | $1,030 | $1,280 | $1,350 |
| 35646 | $690 | $760 | $990 | $1,230 | $1,300 |
| 35653 | $810 | $920 | $1,000 | $1,300 | $1,310 |
| 35654 | $740 | $830 | $920 | $1,190 | $1,400 |
| 35660 | $760 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,350 | $1,430 |
| 35661 | $870 | $950 | $1,240 | $1,540 | $1,630 |
| 35672 | $750 | $750 | $920 | $1,180 | $1,520 |
| 35674 | $720 | $790 | $1,030 | $1,280 | $1,350 |
| 38852 | $700 | $700 | $920 | $1,130 | $1,270 |
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.
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