Jefferson 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 | $1,024/mo | $922 – $1,126/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,155/mo | $1,040 – $1,271/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,266/mo | $1,139 – $1,393/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,583/mo | $1,425 – $1,741/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,801/mo | $1,621 – $1,981/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Jefferson County, AL (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Jefferson County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authorities serving Jefferson County
This county is served by 6 housing authorities. Each may have its own waiting list, payment standards, and application requirements.
- HA LEEDS
1630 Moore St, Leeds, AL, 35094 · 2056996223
- Fairfield Housing Authority
6704 Avenue D, Fairfield, AL, 35064 · 2059238017
- Jefferson County Housing Authority
3700 Industrial Pkwy, Birmingham, AL, 35217 · 2058490123
- Tarrant Housing Authority
624 Bell Ave, Tarrant, AL, 35217 · 2058412270
- Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
1826 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35233 · 2055210679
- HA BESSEMER
1515 Fairfax Ave, Bessemer, AL, 35020 · 2054814420
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Jefferson 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 | $36,450 |
| 2 people | $41,650 |
| 3 people | $46,850 |
| 4 people | $52,050 |
| 5 people | $56,250 |
| 6 people | $60,400 |
| 7 people | $64,550 |
| 8 people | $68,750 |
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 Jefferson 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.
HIGHLAND MANOR
2040 HIGHLAND AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35205-3832111 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20174% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047THE FLATS AT COLEBRIDGE
851 BELL AVE, TARRANT, AL, 3521756 income-restricted units12 1BR, 44 2BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046- 104 income-restricted units24 1BR, 54 2BR, 26 3BRBuilt 2014Compliance through ~2044
CHERRY RIDGE VILLAGE APTS
1001 CHERRY AVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 3521456 income-restricted units28 1BR, 28 2BRBuilt 2014Compliance through ~2044ARBORS AT ELLINGTON
24 PARK RD, PLEASANT GROVE, AL, 3512740 income-restricted units8 1BR, 32 2BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039GLENBROOK AT OXMOOR VALLEY PHASE I
2801 SYDNEY DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35211100 income-restricted units20 1BR, 60 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039TUXEDO TERRACE PHASE II
1450 21ST ST ENSLEY, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35218108 income-restricted units8 1BR, 24 2BR, 70 3BR, 6 4BR+Built 2009Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2039EAST LAKE HOUSE
7901 FIRST AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 3520666 income-restricted units3 studio, 63 1BRBuilt 20089% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038TUXEDO TERRACE PHASE I
2035 AVE Q, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35218112 income-restricted units32 1BR, 48 2BR, 28 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038PARK PLACE III
2200 PARK PL, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 3520376 income-restricted units68 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037THE POINTE APTS
1802B BOND CIR NE, CENTER POINT, AL, 35215179 income-restricted units of 198 total56 1BR, 107 2BR, 35 3BRBuilt 20079% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037HUNTER RIDGE APTS PHASE II
2901 HUNTER RIDGE CT, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35235120 income-restricted units12 1BR, 72 2BR, 36 3BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036THE PARK AT ROCKY RIDGE
3400 CHESTNUT RIDGE LN, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35216168 income-restricted units24 1BR, 96 2BR, 48 3BRBuilt 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036PHOENIX BUILDING
1710 SECOND AVE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 3520360 income-restricted units of 74 total8 1BR, 66 2BRBuilt 20059% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035BANKHEAD TOWERS
2300 FIFTH AVE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35203251 income-restricted units218 1BR, 33 2BRBuilt 20059% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035HUNTER RIDGE APTS PHASE I
2901 HUNTER RIDGE CT, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35235200 income-restricted units56 1BR, 88 2BR, 56 3BRBuilt 20059% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035MAGNOLIA COURT APTS
132 WESTCHESTER CT, BIRMINGHAM, AL240 income-restricted units40 1BR, 176 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20044% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034OAK PARK VILLAS
2700 OAK PARK DR, BESSEMER, AL, 3502040 income-restricted units18 1BR, 22 2BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034PARK PLACE II
600 24TH ST N, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35203119 income-restricted units of 198 total50 1BR, 100 2BR, 47 3BR, 1 4BR+Built 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034PARK PLACE I
600 24TH ST N, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 3520397 income-restricted units of 197 total55 1BR, 110 2BR, 31 3BR, 1 4BR+Built 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033CARSON LANDING APTS
740 15TH CT NW APT 100, CENTER POINT, AL, 3521561 income-restricted units of 72 total12 1BR, 36 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032CHERRY RIDGE INDEPENDENT LIVING APTS
1100 JEFF GERMANY PKWY, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 3521447 income-restricted units of 56 total32 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032LIVINGSTON OAKS APTS
5401 LIVINGSTON OAKS CIR, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 3521581 income-restricted units of 96 total16 1BR, 48 2BR, 32 3BRBuilt 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032AVONDALE GARDENS
4252 THIRD AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 3522254 income-restricted units of 64 total46 1BR, 6 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031YW HOUSING
309 23RD ST N, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 3520362 income-restricted units2 studio, 46 1BR, 14 2BRBuilt 19999% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029NEW HAVEN APTS
13TH AVE W, BIRMINGHAM, AL56 income-restricted units12 1BR, 44 2BRBuilt 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028ARTESIAN SPRINGS APTS
2075 ARTESIAN SPRINGS RD, BRIGHTON, AL, 3502030 income-restricted units24 1BR, 6 2BRBuilt 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027SERENE GROVE ELDERLY COMMUNITY APTS
1345 PAMELA ST, LEEDS, AL, 3509430 income-restricted units24 1BR, 6 2BRBuilt 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027CITYCENTER PLACE
1400 SEVENTH AVE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 3520356 income-restricted units50 1BR, 6 2BRBuilt 19964% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026FLINT HILL POINTE
600 FLINT HILL LN, BESSEMER, AL, 35022136 income-restricted units20 1BR, 80 2BR, 36 3BRBuilt 19964% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026CHALKVILLE MANOR APTS
101 CHALKVILLE MANOR DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 3521550 income-restricted units30 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 19944% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2024DEER PARK APTS
304 16TH PL SW, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 3521159 income-restricted units58 2BR, 1 3BRBuilt 19934% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023FAIR PARK APTS
4730 CT V, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 3520820 income-restricted units20 2BRBuilt 19934% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023JANMAR APTS
1501 SECOND CT W, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 3520820 income-restricted units20 2BRBuilt 19934% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023RICKWOOD APTS
1124B SECOND CT W, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 3520424 income-restricted units24 2BRBuilt 19934% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023SOUTHAMPTON VILLAS
100 DUGAN AVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35214100 income-restricted units62 2BR, 38 3BRBuilt 19934% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023SPRING GARDENS APTS II
201 SPRING GARDENS RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35217100 income-restricted units90 1BR, 10 2BRBuilt 19934% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023ALAMEDA TERRACE APTS
1012 17TH PL SW, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 3521166 income-restricted units66 2BRBuilt 19914% + 9% 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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