Section 8 in Clay County, AL
59 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Clay County, 75% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Clay County?
In most of the state, yes. Alabama has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Clay 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 Clay 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.
Lineville Housing Authority
Lineville · PHA code AL114
59 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the Town of Ashland
Ashland · PHA code AL136
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Find Section 8 apartments in Clay County
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Other Alabama counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 14,209 · FIPS 01027.