Section 8 in Butler County, AL
181 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Butler County, 61% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Butler County (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $622 | $560 to $684 |
| 1-bedroom | $638 | $574 to $702 |
| 2-bedroom | $837 | $753 to $921 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,004 | $904 to $1,104 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,139 | $1,025 to $1,253 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Butler County covers up to $837 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $753 to $921.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Butler County?
In most of the state, yes. Alabama has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Butler County can decline Section 8 applications unless a local ordinance says otherwise.
No statewide SOI protection. Landlords can refuse vouchers.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Butler County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Housing Authority of the City of Greenville
Greenville · PHA code AL155
181 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the City of Georgiana
Georgiana · PHA code AL094
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Find Section 8 apartments in Butler County
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Other Alabama counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 18,981 · FIPS 01013.