Section 8 in Calhoun County, AL
219 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Calhoun County, 78% utilized. 4 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Calhoun 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) | $753 | $678 to $828 |
| 1-bedroom | $757 | $681 to $833 |
| 2-bedroom | $962 | $866 to $1,058 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,300 | $1,170 to $1,430 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,361 | $1,225 to $1,497 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Calhoun County covers up to $962 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $866 to $1,058.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Calhoun County?
In most of the state, yes. Alabama has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Calhoun 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.
Calhoun County in the Anniston metro
Calhoun County is one of the counties inside the Anniston, AL core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Anniston metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Calhoun 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.
Anniston Ha
Anniston · PHA code AL004
588 Section 8 unitsHa Jacksonville
Jacksonville · PHA code AL139
219 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the Town of Hobson City
Hobson City · PHA code AL133
60 units totalHa Piedmont
Piedmont · PHA code AL110
210 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Calhoun County
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Other Alabama counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 116,162 · FIPS 01015.