Leeds Housing Authority

1630 Moores Street, Leeds, AL, 35094
(205)699-6223



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About Leeds Housing Authority

Public housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family houses to highrise apartments for elderly families. There are approximately 1.2 million households living in public housing units, managed by some 3,300 HAs. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers Federal aid to local housing agencies (HAs) that manage the housing for low-income residents at rents they can afford. HUD furnishes technical and professional assistance in planning, developing and managing these developments.


Mission Statement

The Leeds Housing Authority.s Mission, under the direction of Angela Cole, Executive Director, is to provide drug free, decent, safe and sanitary housing for eligible families and to provide opportunities and promote self-sufficiency and economic independence for residents.

Program Summary for Leeds Housing Authority

Leeds 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. Leeds Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 57 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Leeds Housing Authority administered a total of 40 Section 8 Vouchers. Leeds Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Leeds Housing Authority is located at 1630 Moores Street, Leeds, AL, 35094 and serves the city of Leeds. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Leeds Housing Authority at, (205)699-6223 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Leeds Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 1
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 40
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 57
Waiting list for the Leeds Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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
  • $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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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
Jefferson County Housing Authority Jefferson County Housing Authority Birmingham AL 1,728 574 Open 12.41 Miles Contact
Tarrant Housing Authority Tarrant Housing Authority Tarrant AL N/A N/A Closed 13.44 Miles Contact
Vincent Housing Authority Vincent Housing Authority Vincent AL N/A N/A Open 13.79 Miles Contact
Birmingham Housing Authority Birmingham Housing Authority Birmingham AL 5,223 5,528 Open 14.95 Miles Contact
Pell City Housing Authority Pell City Housing Authority Pell City AL N/A N/A Open 16.41 Miles Contact
Fairfield Housing Authority Fairfield Housing Authority Fairfield AL N/A N/A Open 21.7 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Leeds Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
158
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Jefferson County Quick Facts

Population: 660,793
Persons Per Household: 2.48
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 24.2%
Homeownership Rate: 64.7%
Housing Units: 303,177
Yearly Income Per Person: $26,906
Median Household Income: $45,429