Housing authoritiesALSouth Central Alabama Regional HA
South Central Alabama Regional HA
South Central Alabama Regional HA is based in Troy, Pike County, AL and administers 1,380 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code AL192. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 881. Occupancy: 63%. ZIP codes served: 9.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers.
| Area | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullock County | $721 | $938 | $1,160 | $1,388 |
| Crenshaw County | $640 | $845 | $1,044 | $1,250 |
| Lowndes County | $764 | $914 | $1,156 | $1,494 |
| Macon County | $659 | $870 | $1,097 | $1,490 |
| Pike County | $798 | $1,010 | $1,260 | $1,495 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (apartment). Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $19 | $24 | $30 | $38 |
| Heating (Propane Gas) | $24 | $36 | $38 | $49 |
| Heating (Electric) | $34 | $38 | $54 | $59 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $11 | $14 | $18 | $28 |
| Air Conditioning | $14 | $18 | $23 | $29 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $6 | $7 | $8 | $11 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $7 | $8 | $10 | $12 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $8 | $10 | $12 | $14 |
| Other Electric, Lighting, Refrigeration, Etc. | $25 | $30 | $37 | $46 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $8 | $11 | $12 | $14 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $13 | $16 | $17 | $20 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $16 | $20 | $30 | $36 |
| Water | $11 | $14 | $18 | $23 |
| Sewer | $10 | $14 | $18 | $22 |
| Trash Collection | $14 | $14 | $14 | $14 |
| Range | $4 | $4 | $4 | $4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36005 | $910 | $920 | $1,200 | $1,430 | $1,700 |
| 36010 | $700 | $700 | $920 | $1,170 | $1,310 |
| 36034 | $710 | $710 | $930 | $1,170 | $1,300 |
| 36035 | $810 | $810 | $1,050 | $1,270 | $1,470 |
| 36049 | $700 | $700 | $920 | $1,100 | $1,210 |
| 36069 | $820 | $840 | $980 | $1,240 | $1,440 |
| 36079 | $850 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,350 | $1,590 |
| 36081 | $810 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,270 | $1,510 |
| 36082 | $810 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,270 | $1,510 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
South Central Alabama Regional HA
5545 Al Highway 87, Troy, AL 36079
Phone: (334) 566-4495
Email updates
About South Central Alabama Regional HA
Overview
The South Central Alabama Regional Housing Authority (HA) operates exclusively through Section 8 vouchers, managing a total of 1,380 vouchers. These vouchers support 881 households, with an occupancy rate of 63%. As a voucher-only authority, it does not administer any public housing units. The authority's primary focus is on providing rental assistance to low-income families in Pike County.
Scale and standing
Among the three housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Pike County, the South Central Alabama Regional HA ranks first by voucher count, significantly outpacing peers such as the HA TROY, which manages 289 vouchers, and the Brundidge Housing Authority, which has none. On a broader scale, it holds the 9th position among the 57 housing authorities in Alabama that offer Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $900 to $990, with an average of $929. This is below the state average of $1036. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 36079 at $990, while the lowest is in ZIP code 36049 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.
- HA TROYTroy, AL, 289 vouchers
- Brundidge Housing AuthorityBrundidge, AL
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.