Montgomery Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Autauga County, Elmore County, Montgomery County, Alabama.

Waiting List
Closed: Autauga, Elmore and Montgomery County, Alabama Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Montgomery Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Autauga, Elmore and Montgomery County, Alabama Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Montgomery Housing Authority (MHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from March 16, 2021 until March 23, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

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

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  1. The MHA will offer a preference to any family that has been terminated from its MCV program due to insufficient program funding.
  2. The MHA will offer a preference to families that include victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking who have either been referred by a partnering service agency or consortia or is seeking an emergency transfer under VAWA from the MHA’s public housing program or other covered housing program operated by the MHA.

1,500 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, after sorting preferences.

For more information, visit the MHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MHA on February 15, 2021.

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

The Montgomery Housing Authority (MHA) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted from March 22, 2021 until further notice.

Please note: The MHA public notice states that the application is available on "www.mhatoday.org" but as of 11:00 am, the online application does not list a Public Housing waiting list.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application available here.

This waiting list may have any of the following preferences:

  • Disabled
  • Enrolled in an accredited education, employment or job training program
  • Over 62 years of age
  • Working 30 hours per week or more for the past 12 months
  • Working 30 hours per week or more
  • Smiley Court involuntarily displacement

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the MHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MHA Facebook page on March 3, 2021.

About The Agency

Montgomery Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 4,718 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm
Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

525 South Lawrence Street, Montgomery, AL

Visit Website(334) 206-7200

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Montgomery Housing Authority?

Montgomery Housing Authority serves 4,280 low-income households. The agency manages 3,120 Housing Choice Vouchers and 1,160 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 69 percent of households served by Montgomery Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 92 percent of Montgomery Housing Authority households.

How many Montgomery Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 1,754 households and make up 41 percent of households served by Montgomery Housing Authority.

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

There are 3809 female-headed renter households living in Montgomery Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 89% of those served by the Montgomery Housing Authority.

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

Black 4,152
White 86
Hispanic 43

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

There are 599 households headed by seniors served by the Montgomery Housing Authority. Senior households are 14% of households in Montgomery Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 556 persons with disabilities living in Montgomery Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 13% of households served by the Montgomery Housing Authority.

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

The Montgomery Housing Authority is rated as a standard 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 Montgomery Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Montgomery Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on March 16, 2021 and closed on March 24, 2021.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Montgomery Housing Authority

Columbus Square

645 Columbus St, Montgomery, Alabama 36104

The Plaza at Centennial Hill I & II

515 Percy Dr, Montgomery, Alabama 36104

Gibbs Village East

1701 Terminal Rd, Montgomery, Alabama 36108

The Terrace

1301 Adams Ave, Montgomery, Alabama 36104

Paterson Court

802 S Union St, Montgomery, Alabama 36104

Gibbs Village West

2025 Gibbs Cir, Montgomery, Alabama 36108

Victor Tulane Gardens

404 Victor Tulane Cir, Montgomery, Alabama 36104

Parks Place

660 Cleveland Court, Montgomery, Alabama 36108

Cleveland Court

930 Rosa L Parks Ave, Montgomery, Alabama 36108

Smiley Court

4040 N Smiley Cir, Montgomery, Alabama 36108