Franklin County, AL
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $576/mo | $518 – $634/mo |
| 1 BR | $704/mo | $634 – $774/mo |
| 2 BR | $776/mo | $698 – $854/mo |
| 3 BR | $976/mo | $878 – $1,074/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,071/mo | $964 – $1,178/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Franklin County, AL (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Franklin County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authorities serving Franklin County
This county is served by 3 housing authorities. Each may have its own waiting list, payment standards, and application requirements.
- HA RUSSELLVILLE
73 Flippen Ave SE, Russellville, AL, 35653 · 2563321561
- Housing Authority of Red Bay
703 2nd St NW, Red Bay, AL, 35582 · 2563564695
- PHIL CAMPBELL HOUSING AUTHORITY
19 Stalcup Cir, Phil Campbell, AL, 35581 · 2059934844
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Franklin County, 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 for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $26,000 |
| 2 people | $29,700 |
| 3 people | $33,400 |
| 4 people | $37,100 |
| 5 people | $40,100 |
| 6 people | $43,050 |
| 7 people | $46,050 |
| 8 people | $49,000 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Franklin County
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.
CREEKSTONE APTS
1570 LAWRENCE ST E, RUSSELLVILLE, AL, 3565448 income-restricted units8 1BR, 20 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 2013Compliance through ~2043CHARLES PLACE
908 VILLAGE WOOD DR, RUSSELLVILLE, AL, 3565448 income-restricted units8 1BR, 24 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036WINDSOR APTS
111 HOSPITAL RD, RED BAY, AL, 3558240 income-restricted units10 1BR, 20 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029VILLAGE GREEN APTS
111 VILLAGE GREEN CIR, RED BAY, AL, 3558257 income-restricted units31 1BR, 18 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 19959% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025WILLOW BEND APTS
100 WILLOW BEND PLZ, RUSSELLVILLE, AL, 3565340 income-restricted units10 1BR, 20 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 19954% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025FOX RIDGE APTS II
200 FOXRIDGE PLZ, RUSSELLVILLE, AL, 3565424 income-restricted units24 2BRBuilt 19924% LIHTCCompliance through ~2022FOX RIDGE APTS
100 FOXRIDGE PLZ, RUSSELLVILLE, AL, 3565424 income-restricted units24 2BRBuilt 19914% LIHTCCompliance through ~2021REDMONT APTS II
112 HOSPITAL RD, RED BAY, AL, 3558224 income-restricted units8 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 19914% LIHTCCompliance through ~2021
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 →
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