Birmingham Housing Authority

1826 3rd Avenue S, Birmingham, AL, 35255
(205)324-0641



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About Birmingham Housing Authority

The HABD is in the midst of a comprehensive modernization program. Over the last five years, 62 million dollars have been utilized to improve various properties.

All of HABD sites have experienced some level of modernization over the last year. Extensive modernization efforts have been realized at Collegeville Center, Roosevelt City, Smithfield Court, Southtown,and Tom Brown Village. Efforts are under way for comprehensive modernization at Harris Homes as well as the demolition of 131 units at Elyton Village. A new central office is in the planning stage. The HABD is constructing 21 single family homes for sale to low and moderate income families.

Security screens, new doors and screen doors have been installed at Cooper Green, Loveman Village, Marks Village, Tuxedo Court. Also, fresh landscaping has been completed at Cooper Green. New furnishings and updated decor graces the work environment for employees at Southtown, Cooper Green, North Birmingham Homes, and Tom Brown Village management offices. Modernization efforts have been completed on the George McCoy Maintenance facility.


Mission Statement

The mission of the HABD is to be the leader in making available excellent, affordable housing for low and moderate-income persons through effective management and the wise stewardship of public funds. The HABD will also partner with our residents and others to enhance the quality of life in our communities.

Program Summary for Birmingham Housing Authority

Birmingham 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. Birmingham Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 5,528 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Birmingham Housing Authority administered a total of 5,223 Section 8 Vouchers. Birmingham Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Birmingham Housing Authority is located at 1826 3rd Avenue S, Birmingham, AL, 35255 and serves the city of Birmingham. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Birmingham Housing Authority at, (205)324-0641 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Birmingham Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 32
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 5,223
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 5,528
Waiting list for the Birmingham Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Shelby 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 Shelby County, AL:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $25,600
  • $29,250
  • $32,900
  • $36,550
  • $39,500
  • $42,400
  • $45,350
  • $48,250
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $15,400
  • $17,600
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $40,950
  • $46,800
  • $52,650
  • $58,500
  • $63,200
  • $67,900
  • $72,550
  • $77,250

2017 Fair Market Rents for Shelby 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 Shelby County, AL:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$665 $751 $866 $1163 $1298



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Tarrant Housing Authority Tarrant Housing Authority Tarrant AL N/A N/A Closed 4.42 Miles Contact
Fairfield Housing Authority Fairfield Housing Authority Fairfield AL N/A N/A Open 6.84 Miles Contact
Jefferson County Housing Authority Jefferson County Housing Authority Birmingham AL 1,728 574 Open 7.69 Miles Contact
Bessemer Housing Authority Bessemer Housing Authority Bessemer AL N/A N/A Open 12.91 Miles Contact
Leeds Housing Authority Leeds Housing Authority Leeds AL 40 57 Open 14.94 Miles Contact
Sumiton Housing Authority Sumiton Housing Authority Sumiton AL 1,550 213 Open 21.74 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Birmingham Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
5,531
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Shelby County Quick Facts

Population: 206,655
Persons Per Household: 2.64
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 12.1%
Homeownership Rate: 79.0%
Housing Units: 82,471
Yearly Income Per Person: $33,313
Median Household Income: $68,770