How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 36617?

For ZIP 36617 in Mobile County, AL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,140 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,025 to $1,255 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 36617?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 36617, by bedroom size: studio $900, 1-bedroom $970, 2-bedroom $1,140, 3-bedroom $1,490, 4-bedroom $1,520. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 36617?

Vouchers for Mobile County are administered by Mobile Housing Authority, the Housing Authority of the City of Prichard, Mobile County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 36617 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 36617

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 36617 in Mobile County, Alabama: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Alabama.

Studio

$900

1 BR

$970

2 BR

$1,140

3 BR

$1,490

4 BR

$1,520

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$1,025

FMR (100%)

$1,140

High (110%)

$1,255

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 36617 at $1,140 is $57 higher than the Mobile County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,083. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 36617?

In most of the state, yes. Alabama has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 36617 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 Mobile County

Mobile Housing Authority
Mobile · PHA code AL002
4,973 Section 8 units
the Housing Authority of the City of Prichard
Prichard · PHA code AL169
2,623 Section 8 units
Mobile County Housing Authority
Citronelle · PHA code AL202
98 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 36617 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 36617?: For ZIP 36617 in Mobile County, AL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,140 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,025 to $1,255 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 36617?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 36617, by bedroom size: studio $900, 1-bedroom $970, 2-bedroom $1,140, 3-bedroom $1,490, 4-bedroom $1,520. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 36617?: Vouchers for Mobile County are administered by Mobile Housing Authority, the Housing Authority of the City of Prichard, Mobile County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 36617 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Mobile County overview All of Alabama

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 36617 maps to Mobile County, AL · FIPS 01097. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.