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Sheffield Housing Authority
Sheffield Housing Authority is based in Sheffield, Colbert County, AL and administers 421 Section 8 vouchers and 406 public housing units.
HUD PHA code AL068. Program type: Combined. Households served: 631. Occupancy: 76%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Sheffield Housing Authority
505 N Columbia Ave, Sheffield, AL 35660
Phone: (256) 383-4773
Email updates
About Sheffield Housing Authority
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
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.
- Housing Authority of the City of TuscumbiaTuscumbia, AL
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.