Selma Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Wilcox County and Selma, Alabama.

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Closed: Selma, Alabama Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More

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

The Selma Housing Authority (SHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from August 7, 2023, until August 18, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

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

Preferences have not been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the SHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the SHA notice on August 10, 2023.

About The Agency

Selma Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,673 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-4:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-4:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-4:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-4:00pm
Friday 8:00am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-4:00pm

444 Washington Street, Selma, AL

Visit Website(334) 874-6271

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 Selma Housing Authority?

Selma Housing Authority serves 1,278 low-income households. The agency manages 1,097 Housing Choice Vouchers and 522 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 75 percent of households served by Selma Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Selma Housing Authority households.

How many Selma Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 357 households and make up 28 percent of households served by Selma Housing Authority.

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

There are 1150 female-headed renter households living in Selma Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 90% of those served by the Selma Housing Authority.

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

Black 1,240
White 38

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

There are 293 households headed by seniors served by the Selma Housing Authority. Senior households are 23% of households in Selma Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 178 persons with disabilities living in Selma Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 14% of households served by the Selma Housing Authority.

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

The Selma 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 Selma Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Selma Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on August 7, 2023 and closed on August 18, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Selma Housing Authority

Felix Heights

405 Medical Center Pkwy, Selma, Alabama 36701