Housing Authority of the City of Montgomery

525 S Lawrence St, Montgomery, AL, 36104 · ~4,302 units under management

Call 3342067255

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Montgomery, AL (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Montgomery County

Who this agency serves

Housing Authority of the City of Montgomery served 4,220 households across 4,304 units (98% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.7 people, an average annual income of $17,857, and pays an average of $442 per month toward rent.

Households served
4,220 of 4,304 units
Avg. household income
$17,857
Avg. rent paid by household
$442
Avg. household size
2.7 people
Households with children
62%
Head of household 62+
15%
Head of household with a disability
29%
Avg. wait to move in
40 months

Unit mix: 15% 1-bedroom, 29% 2-bedroom, 56% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 10 developments with an average score of 96 (High Performer).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
THE PLAZA AT CENTENNIAL HILLMontgomery99 High PerformerNSPIREFeb 2024
COLUMBUS SQUARE IMontgomery99 High PerformerNSPIREFeb 2024
COLUMBUS SQUARE PHASE TWOMontgomery99 High PerformerNSPIREJan 2025
RICHARDSON TERRACEMontgomery98 High PerformerNSPIREOct 2024
PATERSON COURTMontgomery98 High PerformerNSPIREFeb 2024
PARKS PLACEMontgomery97 High PerformerNSPIREOct 2024
GIBBS VILLAGEMontgomery96 High PerformerNSPIREJan 2025
Victor Tulane GardensMontgomery93 High PerformerNSPIREDec 2025
GIBBS VILLAGEMontgomery90 High PerformerUPCSJul 2017
The Plaza at Centennial Hill 2Montgomery89 StandardNSPIREOct 2024

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

For Renters

Am I eligible?

To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through Housing Authority of the City of Montgomery, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI (the Extremely Low Income limit) for at least 75% of new vouchers.

Household sizeMax gross annual income
1 person$31,100
2 people$35,550
3 people$40,000
4 people$44,400
5 people$48,000
6 people$51,550
7 people$55,100
8 people$58,650

Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact Housing Authority of the City of Montgomery directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in Montgomery, AL

These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.

Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority of the City of Montgomery directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.