AffordableHousingOnline

Affordable Housing Online is monitoring the federal government's response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. As of March 13, 2020, Public Housing Agencies across the nation are closing their doors to the public. Most offices are still running and will communicate by phone, email, or mail. Some offices have drop boxes installed outside, so documents can still be hand-delivered. Visit the housing authority's website for the latest on its current operations, if one is available. If there is no information online, contact the housing authority directly. Due to a high volume of calls and modified office hours in most areas, expect a long wait time (days or weeks) for a response. To find your local PHA's contact info, browse by state here.

An extensive list of coronavirus resources for low-income households can be found here.

View Affordable Housing Online's Resource for Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Section 8 Waiting Lists in Alabama

As of July 7th 2020, there are 11 Section 8 waiting lists that are open now, opening soon, or always open in Alabama.

Section 8 Waiting Lists Open Until Further Notice

There are 11 Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting Lists in Alabama that are either always open or that have not announced a closing date.

Waiting List Last Updated On
Cullman, Alabama May 17th, 2019
Guntersville Housing Authority July 5th, 2018
Arab Housing Authority July 3rd, 2018
Elba Housing Authority July 3rd, 2018
Lineville Housing Authority July 6th, 2018
Eufaula Housing Authority July 13th, 2017
Albertville Housing Authority July 3rd, 2018
Walker County Housing Authority July 14th, 2017
Greenville Housing Authority July 14th, 2017
Hamilton Housing Authority December 11th, 2015
York Housing Authority July 5th, 2018

There are 147 housing authorities in Alabama which offer the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. For more on the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program visit the Housing Choice Voucher section of our Low Income Housing Renter's Guide.

Closed Section 8 Waiting Lists

The following waiting lists have been confirmed to be closed in the last two years.

Waiting List Closed Date
Huntsville, AL Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on June 8th, 2020
Prichard, AL Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on May 26th, 2020
Jefferson County, AL Mainstream Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on November 1st, 2019
Jefferson County, AL Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on March 21st, 2019
Jasper, Alabama Closed on December 10th, 2018
Opp Housing Authority Closed on May 31st, 2018
Mobile, Alabama Closed on April 6th, 2018