Opelika Housing Authority

1706 Toomer St., Opelika, AL, 36803
(334)745-4171



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About Opelika Housing Authority

The Opelika Housing Authority is a nonprofit public corporation established in 1949. The OHA receives its authority from the state legislation and from contractual agreement with the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The Opelika Housing Authority began as 151 units in two different housing sites. The OHA is now composed of 634 units, located at 10 different sites, which includes Camp Hill.

The Opelika Housing Authority administers 490 Section 8 Vouchers. While both public housing and Section 8 programs fall under the purview of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and seek to address the housing needs of low income individuals, the programs differ in how they operate.

The Opelika Housing Authority currently serves 2,250 Opelika and Camp Hill housing residents.


Mission Statement

The mission statement of the Opelika Housing Authority (OHA) is to provide

drug-free, decent, safe and sanitary housing for eligible families, to provide

opportunities and to promote self-sufficiency and economic independence for residents.

Program Summary for Opelika Housing Authority

Opelika 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. Opelika Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 641 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Opelika Housing Authority administered a total of 515 Section 8 Vouchers. Opelika Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Opelika Housing Authority is located at 1706 Toomer St., Opelika, AL, 36803 and serves the city of Opelika. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Opelika Housing Authority at, (334)745-4171 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Opelika Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 3
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 515
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 641
Waiting list for the Opelika Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Lee 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 Lee County, AL:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $26,800
  • $30,600
  • $34,450
  • $38,250
  • $41,350
  • $44,400
  • $47,450
  • $50,500
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $16,100
  • $18,400
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $42,850
  • $49,000
  • $55,100
  • $61,200
  • $66,100
  • $71,000
  • $75,900
  • $80,800

2017 Fair Market Rents for Lee 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 Lee County, AL:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$543 $600 $798 $1075 $1302



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Auburn Housing Authority Auburn Housing Authority Auburn AL N/A N/A Open 6.85 Miles Contact
Valley Housing Authority Valley Housing Authority Valley AL N/A N/A Open 15.67 Miles Contact
Lafayette Housing Authority Lafayette Housing Authority Lafayette AL N/A N/A Open 18.43 Miles Contact
Lanett Housing Authority Lanett Housing Authority Lanett AL N/A N/A Open 19.49 Miles Contact
West Point Housing Authority West Point Housing Authority West Point GA N/A N/A Open 20.86 Miles Contact
Phenix City Housing Authority Phenix City Housing Authority Phenix City AL 772 925 Open 24.73 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Opelika Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
634
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Lee County Quick Facts

Population: 154,255
Persons Per Household: 2.49
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 23.8%
Homeownership Rate: 61.7%
Housing Units: 64,612
Yearly Income Per Person: $23,506
Median Household Income: $43,542