Phenix City Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Phenix City, Alabama.

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

Closed: Phenix City, Alabama Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Phenix City Housing Authority (PCHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for two days in August 2017. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

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

For more information, call the PCHA at (334) 664-9991.

Closed: Phenix City, Alabama Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Phenix City Housing Authority (PCHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from May 23, 2023, until May 24, 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.

Income limits could be found here.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

It was not known how selected applicants were placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the PCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PCHA website on May 16, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Phenix City, Alabama Public Housing Waiting List

The Phenix City Housing Authority (PCHA) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications from January 22, 2024, until further notice.

To apply while the waiting list is open, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Catastrophic Involuntary Displacement  (Fire, Tornado, Hurricane)
  • Veterans of the Armed Services who are currently homeless
  • Working Families (the Head of the Household, spouse, or co-head must be employed at least 20 hours per week and must have been on the job for at least six months before admission, self-employed (must provide official IRS transcripts), attending school full time, participating in a job training program)
  • Elderly or Disabled

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the PCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PCHA public notice on January 10, 2024.

About The Agency

Phenix City Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,527 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

200 16th Street, Phenix City, AL

(334) 664-9991

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Phenix City Housing Authority?

Phenix City Housing Authority serves 1,330 low-income households. The agency manages 966 Housing Choice Vouchers and 654 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Phenix City Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 71 percent of households served by Phenix City Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 93 percent of Phenix City Housing Authority households.

How many Phenix City Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 452 households and make up 34 percent of households served by Phenix City Housing Authority.

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

There are 1130 female-headed renter households living in Phenix City Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 85% of those served by the Phenix City Housing Authority.

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

Black 1,170
White 120
Hispanic 40

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

There are 279 households headed by seniors served by the Phenix City Housing Authority. Senior households are 21% of households in Phenix City Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 186 persons with disabilities living in Phenix City Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 14% of households served by the Phenix City Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Phenix City Housing Authority?

The Phenix City 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 Phenix City Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Phenix City Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on May 23, 2023 and closed on May 24, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Phenix City Housing Authority

Hidden Hills Trace

2406 19TH AVE, Phenix City, Alabama 36867

Blake

2000A 21st Ave, Phenix City, Alabama 36867

Holland Creek Gardens

2003A 21st Ave, Phenix City, Alabama 36867