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The Housing Authority of the City of Huntsville
The Housing Authority of the City of Huntsville is based in Huntsville, Madison County, AL and administers 2,074 Section 8 vouchers and 1,678 public housing units.
HUD PHA code AL047. Program type: Combined. Households served: 3,129. Occupancy: 89%. ZIP codes served: 25.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL MSA FMR | $956 | $1,103 | $1,285 | $1,657 | $2,023 | $2,326 |
| SAFMR by ZIP Code: 35749 Harvest | $1,071 | $1,236 | $1,442 | $1,854 | $2,266 | $2,606 |
| SAFMR by ZIP Code: 35756 Madison | $1,432 | $1,658 | $1,926 | $2,482 | $3,028 | $3,482 |
| SAFMR by ZIP Code: 35757 Madison | $1,308 | $1,514 | $1,761 | $2,260 | $2,771 | $3,186 |
| SAFMR by ZIP Code: 35758 Madison | $1,133 | $1,308 | $1,524 | $1,963 | $2,400 | $2,760 |
| SAFMR by ZIP Code: 35759 Meridianville | $1,213 | $1,442 | $1,679 | $2,184 | $2,606 | $2,997 |
| SAFMR by ZIP Code: 35763 Owens Cross Roads | $1,432 | $1,658 | $1,926 | $2,482 | $3,028 | $3,482 |
| SAFMR by ZIP Code: 35773 Toney | $927 | $1,071 | $1,246 | $1,607 | $1,957 | $2,251 |
| SAFMR by ZIP Code: 35801 | $1,051 | $1,215 | $1,411 | $1,823 | $2,225 | $2,559 |
| SAFMR by ZIP Code: 35802 | $958 | $1,102 | $1,288 | $1,658 | $2,029 | $2,333 |
| SAFMR by ZIP Code: 35803 | $1,030 | $1,185 | $1,380 | $1,782 | $2,070 | $2,381 |
| SAFMR by ZIP Code: 35806 | $1,123 | $1,288 | $1,504 | $1,936 | $2,239 | $2,575 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Multi Family (High-Rise, Garden, Apartment, Row House, Semi-Detached)), effective 2026-04-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas Huntsville) | $6 | $9 | $11 | $14 | $18 |
| Heating (Natural Gas No Ala Gas Dist) | $7 | $9 | $12 | $15 | $19 |
| Heating (Elec Heat Pump Huntsville) | $6 | $8 | $11 | $13 | $17 |
| Heating (Elec Resistance Huntsville) | $16 | $23 | $29 | $35 | $45 |
| Air Conditioning (Huntsville) | $6 | $9 | $11 | $13 | $17 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas Huntsville) | $5 | $7 | $9 | $10 | $13 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas No Ala Gas Dist) | $5 | $7 | $9 | $11 | $14 |
| Cooking (Electric Huntsville) | $6 | $9 | $11 | $14 | $17 |
| Other Electric (Lights, Ref, etc. Huntsville) | $24 | $34 | $43 | $53 | $68 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas Huntsville) | $11 | $15 | $19 | $23 | $30 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas No Ala Gas Dist) | $11 | $16 | $21 | $25 | $32 |
| Water Heating (Electric Huntsville) | $17 | $23 | $30 | $37 | $47 |
| Water (City of Huntsville) | $19 | $26 | $32 | $37 | $42 |
| Water (City of Madison) | $25 | $36 | $45 | $53 | $60 |
| Water (Harvest - Monrovia) | $22 | $38 | $52 | $63 | $74 |
| Water (Owens Crossroads) | $25 | $38 | $49 | $58 | $67 |
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.
Latest from The Housing Authority of the City of Huntsville
- HUD Recognizes HHA for Fiscal Stability and High PerformanceThe Housing Authority of Huntsville has been recognized by HUD for maintaining fiscal stability and high performance in housing program administration.
- 2027 Draft Annual Plan Available for ReviewThe Housing Authority of Huntsville has released its draft Annual Plan for Program Year 2027 and is seeking public input on the document.
- Huntsville Housing Authority Awarded $3 Million HUD Jobs Plus Grant to Expand Employment Opportunities for ResidentsThe Housing Authority of Huntsville received a $3 million HUD grant to provide employment services and job training for residents in Northwoods and L.R. Patton communities.
- Capital Fund Draft Plan 2026-2030 (Draft)The Housing Authority of Huntsville has released a draft of its 2026-2030 Capital Fund Five Year Action Plan for public review and comment.
- May 18th, 2026 Board Meeting NoticeA notice about the May 18th, 2026 Board Meeting has been published.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35739 | $930 | $1,030 | $1,180 | $1,530 | $1,900 |
| 35741 | $1,260 | $1,330 | $1,510 | $1,950 | $2,520 |
| 35748 | $930 | $1,030 | $1,180 | $1,530 | $1,900 |
| 35749 | $1,360 | $1,430 | $1,630 | $2,110 | $2,720 |
| 35750 | $1,060 | $1,110 | $1,270 | $1,640 | $2,120 |
| 35756 | $1,680 | $1,760 | $2,010 | $2,600 | $3,360 |
| 35757 | $1,460 | $1,540 | $1,750 | $2,260 | $2,930 |
| 35758 | $1,360 | $1,430 | $1,630 | $2,110 | $2,720 |
| 35759 | $1,380 | $1,450 | $1,650 | $2,130 | $2,760 |
| 35760 | $930 | $1,030 | $1,180 | $1,530 | $1,900 |
| 35761 | $1,020 | $1,070 | $1,220 | $1,580 | $2,040 |
| 35763 | $1,680 | $1,760 | $2,010 | $2,600 | $3,360 |
| 35773 | $1,140 | $1,200 | $1,370 | $1,770 | $2,290 |
| 35776 | $930 | $1,030 | $1,180 | $1,530 | $1,900 |
| 35801 | $1,210 | $1,270 | $1,450 | $1,880 | $2,420 |
| 35802 | $1,080 | $1,130 | $1,290 | $1,670 | $2,160 |
| 35803 | $1,190 | $1,260 | $1,430 | $1,850 | $2,390 |
| 35805 | $930 | $1,030 | $1,180 | $1,530 | $1,900 |
| 35806 | $1,300 | $1,370 | $1,560 | $2,020 | $2,610 |
| 35808 | $1,680 | $1,760 | $2,010 | $2,600 | $3,360 |
| 35810 | $1,040 | $1,100 | $1,250 | $1,620 | $2,090 |
| 35811 | $1,070 | $1,120 | $1,280 | $1,660 | $2,140 |
| 35816 | $930 | $1,030 | $1,180 | $1,530 | $1,900 |
| 35824 | $1,280 | $1,340 | $1,530 | $1,980 | $2,560 |
| 35896 | $1,150 | $1,210 | $1,380 | $1,780 | $2,310 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
The Housing Authority of the City of Huntsville
200 Washington St NE, Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: (256) 539-0774
Official website: hsvha.org
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About The Housing Authority of the City of Huntsville
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Huntsville operates 1,678 public housing units and administers 2,074 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 3,129 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 89% and operates a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Huntsville ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Huntsville area. It is also the sixth-largest voucher provider in the state of Alabama, out of 57 authorities that offer Section 8 vouchers. Its peer, The Housing Authority of the City of Triana, does not administer any vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the Huntsville area ranges from $1,130 to $1,970, with an average of $1,413. This is higher than the state average of $1,036. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 35808 at $1,970, while the lowest is in ZIP code 35776 at $1,130.
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.
- The Housing Authority of the City of Triana,Madison, AL
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.