Section 8 in Marion County, AL
77 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Marion County, 95% utilized. 6 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Marion 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) | $535 | $482 to $589 |
| 1-bedroom | $591 | $532 to $650 |
| 2-bedroom | $776 | $698 to $854 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,039 | $935 to $1,143 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,302 | $1,172 to $1,432 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Marion 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 Marion County?
In most of the state, yes. Alabama has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Marion 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 Marion 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 Hamilton, Alabama
Hamilton · PHA code AL053
77 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of Boston
Brilliant · PHA code AL074
90 units totalHousing Authority of Guin, Alabama
Guin · PHA code AL071
182 units totalHackleburg Housing Authority
Hackleburg · PHA code AL076
61 units totalBear Creek Housing Authority
Bear Creek · PHA code AL081
24 units totalWinfield Housing Authority
Winfield · PHA code AL058
147 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Marion County
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.
Other Alabama counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 29,203 · FIPS 01093.