Housing Authority of the Town of Calera
1645 21st Ave, Calera, AL, 35040 · ~126 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Calera, 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: Shelby County
Who this agency serves
Housing Authority of the Town of Calera served 126 households across 126 units (100% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.1 people, an average annual income of $23,737, and pays an average of $293 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 126 of 126 units
- Avg. household income
- $23,737
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $293
- Avg. household size
- 2.1 people
- Households with children
- 35%
- Head of household 62+
- 35%
- Head of household with a disability
- 45%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 24 months
Unit mix: 29% 1-bedroom, 40% 2-bedroom, 31% 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 1 development with an average score of 82 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNNYCREST/DOGWOOD LANE | Calera | 82 Standard | NSPIRE | Sep 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.
Income-restricted housing in Calera, 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.
SHOALS MILL VILLAGE APARTMENTS
300 SHOALS MILL LANE, COLUMBIANA, AL, 3505130 income-restricted units16 1BR, 14 2BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046SHOALS MILL APTS
55 COBY LN, COLUMBIANA, AL, 3505146 income-restricted units23 1BR, 23 2BRBuilt 20104% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040SOUTH POINTE DEVELOPMENT
203 SHILOH CREEK DR, CALERA, AL, 3504047 income-restricted units47 3BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037COBBLESTONE CREEK
1501 COBBLESTONE CRK, MONTEVALLO, AL, 3511556 income-restricted units12 1BR, 44 2BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036COBBLESTONE COVE APTS
1001 COBBLESTONE LN, MONTEVALLO, AL, 3511572 income-restricted units12 1BR, 48 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033CLEAR SPRING APTS
515 OLD HWY 25 W, COLUMBIANA, AL, 3505140 income-restricted units12 1BR, 18 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029- 40 income-restricted units10 1BR, 20 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 19954% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025
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 Town of Calera 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.