Section 8 in Perry County, AL
53 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Perry County, 66% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Perry 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) | $596 | $536 to $656 |
| 1-bedroom | $636 | $572 to $700 |
| 2-bedroom | $803 | $723 to $883 |
| 3-bedroom | $963 | $867 to $1,059 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,198 | $1,078 to $1,318 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Perry County covers up to $803 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $723 to $883.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Perry County?
In most of the state, yes. Alabama has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Perry 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 Perry 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.
Uniontown Housing Authority
Uniontown · PHA code AL171
53 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the City of Marion, Al
Marion · PHA code AL161
57 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Perry County
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Other Alabama counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 8,479 · FIPS 01105.