Section 8 in Escambia County, AL
100 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Escambia County, 71% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Escambia 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) | $576 | $518 to $634 |
| 1-bedroom | $675 | $608 to $743 |
| 2-bedroom | $776 | $698 to $854 |
| 3-bedroom | $972 | $875 to $1,069 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,203 | $1,083 to $1,323 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Escambia County covers up to $776 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $698 to $854.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Escambia County?
In most of the state, yes. Alabama has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Escambia 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 Escambia 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.
Ha Atmore
Atmore · PHA code AL154
100 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the City of Brewton
Brewton · PHA code AL156
80 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Escambia County
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Other Alabama counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 36,755 · FIPS 01053.