Opelika Housing Authority
Opelika, AL - 36801

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Opelika Housing Authority

1706 Toomer Street
Opelika, AL - 36801
(334) 745-4171
Fax Number: (334) 745-7898


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Last-Modified: 2020-03-18 21:21:07



Median apartment rental rate in this zip code: $734
Population in zip code: 25,071
Media age of those living in this zip code: 37.4
Media household income of those living in this zip code: $46,713
Average home value in this zip code: $157,177



  • Opelika Housing Authority provides housing options to those in need in the area. These services are provided through the management of Public Housing communities and Housing Choice Vouchers, formerly Section 8.

  • Currently the Housing Authority operates 634 Public Housing Apartments throughout 10 communities and administers 490 Housing Choice Vouchers.

  • There may be a waiting list for these programs and rentals.

  • Please contact them directly for more information about eligibility, availability, and application procedures if you are in need of housing assistance.



Tips Before Applying for Low Income Housing
  • 1. Research all of the different low-income housing programs available in your area. There are a variety of federal, state, and local programs that offer low-income housing assistance. Each program has its own eligibility requirements and application process, so it is important to do your research to find the program that is right for you.
  • 2. Get all of your documentation in order: When you apply for low income housing, you will need to provide documentation of your income, assets, and household composition. This documentation may include tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, and birth certificates.
  • 3. Be careful and accurate on all information provided: Any false or misleading information on your application will most likely result in your disqualification.
  • 4. Waiting Lists: The waiting lists for most, if not all low-income housing programs is long. Do not limit yourself to only apply to one apartment location.

Qualifications: Do you qualify to live here?
To qualify for low income housing in Alabama, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.



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  • If you know the apartment costs, let us know.

    • Tuesday, June 22, 2021

      User Response: Low income

  • Are these apartments low income, sliding scale income based?

    • Tuesday, June 22, 2021

      User Response: Income based

  • Do you know any waiting list details? Let us know..

    • Tuesday, June 22, 2021

      User Response: Yes, there is a waiting list

  • Are these apartments safe? Please let us know details.

    • Tuesday, June 22, 2021

      User Response: We do have shootings happen every now and then, but other than that, it's safe

  • Are Pets allowed? Please let us know any details.

    • Tuesday, June 22, 2021

      User Response: Yes, but you have to pay a pet fee. Also, the pet can't be over a certain size.

  • Which utilities are included in the rent?

  • Are you familiar with this location? What is your opinion of it?

    • Tuesday, June 22, 2021

      User Response: It's an ok place to live if you need somewhere to go for a couple of years.



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Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2023
Persons In Family Household Poverty Guideline
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
1 $14,580
2 $19,720
3 $24,860
4 $30,000
5 $35,140
6 $40,280
7 $45,420
8 $50,560

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get in some apartments the 100% rate changes to things like 200%. In these cases, you will only need to multiply the rate in each category by 2.


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