Prichard Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Prichard, Alabama.

Waiting List
Closed: Prichard, Alabama Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Bessemer Phase II Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Prichard Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Rental Assistance Demonstration Program (RAD) Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Rental Assistance Demonstration Program (RAD) Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Oleander Park Apartments Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More

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

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Prichard, Alabama.

The Prichard Housing Authority (PHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications are being accepted from April 8, 2024 at 9:00 am, until April 12, 2024 at 11:59 pm CT. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: According to the PHA, "Applicants must be 19 years of age or older to apply."

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

2,500 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

For more information, visit the PHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PHA public notice on April 4, 2024.

Closed: Bessemer Phase II Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Prichard, Alabama.

The Prichard Housing Authority (PHA) waiting list for 3 and 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher apartments at Bessemer Phase II is currently closed. It is not known when this waiting list was last open, or when it will reopen.

For more information, visit the PHA Applicants page, or the PHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PHA, as of May 21, 2020.

Closed: Prichard Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Prichard Housing Authority (PHA) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently closed. It is not known when this waiting list was last open, or when it will reopen.

For more information, visit the PHA website.

Closed: Rental Assistance Demonstration Program (RAD) Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Prichard, Alabama.

The Prichard Housing Authority (PHA) Rental Assistance Demonstration Program (RAD) waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from May 19, 2021 until May 21, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to print the paper application.

Once the application was completed, it was returned to William “Bill” Clark Family Life Center.

The maximum income limit for each household size were listed on the public notice.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the PHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PHA public notice on May 18, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Rental Assistance Demonstration Program (RAD) Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Prichard, Alabama.

The Prichard Housing Authority (PHA) Rental Assistance Demonstration Program (RAD) waiting list for 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom apartments is currently open.

The PHA is accepting applications for this waiting list from September 12, 2022, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application. No paper applications will be distributed or accepted.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the PHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PHA on September 13, 2022.

Open Until Further Notice: Oleander Park Apartments Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Mobile, Alabama.

The Prichard Housing Authority (PHA) waiting list for Near-Elderly (55+) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher apartments at Oleander Park Apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least May, 2020, until further notice.

Please note: The PHA website says "You must be 55 or older to apply."

To apply during the opening period, print the the application that is available online. Scroll down to the "Project Based Vouchers" section, and select the "Project-Based Application" link.

Once the application has been completed, it must be mailed or hand delivered to the Oleander Park Apartments office, located at 7646 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL 36695.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the PHA Applicants page, or the PHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PHA, as of May 21, 2020.

About The Agency

Prichard Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 2,948 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

200 West Prichard Avenue, Prichard, AL

Visit Website(251) 456-3324

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Prichard Housing Authority?

Prichard Housing Authority serves 2,532 low-income households. The agency manages 2,620 Housing Choice Vouchers and 122 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 62 percent of households served by Prichard Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 87 percent of Prichard Housing Authority households.

How many Prichard Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 1,190 households and make up 47 percent of households served by Prichard Housing Authority.

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

There are 2405 female-headed renter households living in Prichard Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 95% of those served by the Prichard Housing Authority.

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

Black 2,431
White 51
Hispanic 25

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

There are 354 households headed by seniors served by the Prichard Housing Authority. Senior households are 14% of households in Prichard Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 278 persons with disabilities living in Prichard Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 11% of households served by the Prichard Housing Authority.

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

The Prichard 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 Prichard Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Prichard Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on April 8, 2024 and closed on April 12, 2024.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Prichard Housing Authority

Bessemer Place Apartments- NLA

600 Flint Hill Ln, Bessemer, Alabama 35022

Oleander Park Apartments

7646 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, Alabama 36695

Heritage Estates

401 Rv Brown Dr, Mobile, Alabama 36612

Hope VI Family Rental Phase III

989 Hark Ephriam Jr St, Prichard, Alabama 36610

The Oaks at Chancery

2802 Bettye F Johnson St, Mobile, Alabama 36613

Hope VI Family Sales Phase IV

709 Hinson Ave, Prichard, Alabama 36610

Elderly Village

2430 W Main St, Prichard, Alabama 36610