Opelika Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Opelika, Alabama.

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Closed: Opelika, Alabama Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Opelika Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Opelika, Alabama Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Opelika Housing Authority (OHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from May 22, 2023, until May 26, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

500 selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the OHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the OHA notice on May 10, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Opelika Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

As of July 2017, the Opelika Housing Authority (OHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications.

To apply: 

  • Complete the online application.
  • Complete the application at the OHA office, located at 1706 Toomer St, Opelika, AL 36801.

There are no preferences.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by the date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the OHA website, or call the office at (334) 745-4171.

About The Agency

Opelika Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 515 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

1706 Toomer Street, Opelika, AL

Visit Website(334) 745-4171

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Opelika Housing Authority?

Opelika Housing Authority serves 392 low-income households. The agency manages 531 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Opelika Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 76 percent of households served by Opelika Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Opelika Housing Authority households.

How many Opelika Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 129 households and make up 33 percent of households served by Opelika Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Opelika Housing Authority?

There are 352 female-headed renter households living in Opelika Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 90% of those served by the Opelika Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Opelika Housing Authority renters?

Black 368
White 20
Hispanic 4

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Opelika Housing Authority?

There are 70 households headed by seniors served by the Opelika Housing Authority. Senior households are 18% of households in Opelika Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Opelika Housing Authority housing?

There are 66 persons with disabilities living in Opelika Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 17% of households served by the Opelika Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Opelika Housing Authority?

The Opelika Housing Authority is rated as a high performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Opelika Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Opelika Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on May 22, 2023 and closed on May 26, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Opelika Housing Authority

Hardaway Homes

541 S Antioch Cir, Opelika, Alabama 36801

Hyatt Homes

504 Raintree St, Opelika, Alabama 36801

Pleasant Homes

316 Pleasant Dr, Opelika, Alabama 36801