Athens Housing Authority

700 5th Ave., Building J, Athens, AL, 35611
(256)232-5300



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About Athens Housing Authority

Improving community quality and promoting self-sufficiency through the increased availability of housing and related services for low- to moderate-income families and those with special needs without discrimination.


Mission Statement

To provide decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing and related services to qualified citizens.

Program Summary for Athens Housing Authority

Athens Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Athens Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Athens Housing Authority administered a total of 50 Section 8 Vouchers. Athens Housing Authority currently has Low-Rent as its program type. Athens Housing Authority is located at 700 5th Ave., Building J, Athens, AL, 35611 and serves the city of Athens. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Athens Housing Authority at, (256)232-5300 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Athens Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities N/A
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher N/A
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units N/A
Waiting list for the Athens Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Limestone County, AL

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Limestone County, AL:

Median Income
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Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $29,900
  • $34,150
  • $38,400
  • $42,650
  • $46,100
  • $49,500
  • $52,900
  • $56,300
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $17,950
  • $20,500
  • $23,050
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $47,800
  • $54,600
  • $61,450
  • $68,250
  • $73,750
  • $79,200
  • $84,650
  • $90,100

2017 Fair Market Rents for Limestone County, AL

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Limestone County, AL:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$541 $620 $746 $1014 $1314



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Decatur Housing Authority Decatur Housing Authority Decatur AL N/A N/A Open 13.73 Miles Contact
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Huntsville Housing Authority Huntsville Housing Authority Huntsville AL 87 42 Open 22.83 Miles Contact
The Housing Authority of the City of Hartselle The Housing Authority of the City of Hartselle Hartselle AL N/A N/A Open 25.8 Miles Contact
Regional LCM Counties Housing Authority Regional LCM Counties Housing Authority Hartselle AL N/A N/A Open 25.86 Miles Contact
Pulaski Pulaski Pulaski TN N/A N/A Open 26.38 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Athens Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Low Rent Units
240
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Limestone County Quick Facts

Population: 90,787
Persons Per Household: 2.56
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 8.9%
Homeownership Rate: 76.6%
Housing Units: 35,196
Yearly Income Per Person: $25,020
Median Household Income: $48,619