Section 8 in Sumter County, AL
104 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Sumter County, 58% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Sumter County?
In most of the state, yes. Alabama has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Sumter 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 Sumter 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.
York Housing Authority
York · PHA code AL116
104 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the City of Livingston
Livingston · PHA code AL175
110 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Sumter 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 12,196 · FIPS 01119.