Tuscaloosa 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 | $966/mo | $869 – $1,063/mo |
| 1 BR | $972/mo | $875 – $1,069/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,169/mo | $1,052 – $1,286/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,490/mo | $1,341 – $1,639/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,548/mo | $1,393 – $1,703/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Tuscaloosa County, AL (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Tuscaloosa County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authorities serving Tuscaloosa County
This county is served by 2 housing authorities. Each may have its own waiting list, payment standards, and application requirements.
- HA TUSCALOOSA
2117 Jack Warner Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401 · 2057586619
- HA NORTHPORT
3500 West Cir Apt 39, Northport, AL, 35476 · 2057528171
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Tuscaloosa 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 | $32,550 |
| 2 people | $37,200 |
| 3 people | $41,850 |
| 4 people | $46,500 |
| 5 people | $50,250 |
| 6 people | $53,950 |
| 7 people | $57,700 |
| 8 people | $61,400 |
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 Tuscaloosa 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.
JACKSON APARTMENTS
4101 21ST STREET, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 3540180 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047JOHN ENGLAND MANOR
1901 DINAH WASHINGTON AVE, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 354016 income-restricted units6 1BRBuilt 2015Compliance through ~2045JOHN ENGLAND MANOR
1901 DINAH WASHINGTON AVE, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 3540132 income-restricted units of 35 totalBuilt 2015Compliance through ~2045SOMERVILLE APARTMENTS FKA ROSA GARDENS
5701 MCFARLAND BOULEVARD EAST, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 3540550 income-restricted units50 2BRBuilt 2015Compliance through ~2045ROSEDALE REDEVELOPMENT II
2808 TENTH AVE, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 3540186 income-restricted units16 1BR, 52 2BR, 18 3BRBuilt 2014Compliance through ~2044ROSEDALE REDEVELOPMENT I
2808 TENTH AVE, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 3540188 income-restricted units16 1BR, 52 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 2013Compliance through ~2043CHASTAIN MANOR
381 34TH AVE E, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 3540456 income-restricted units4 1BR, 52 2BRBuilt 20124% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042PROVIDENCE PLACE APTS
3503 38TH ST, NORTHPORT, AL, 3547356 income-restricted units16 1BR, 28 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20114% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041CHESTNUT TRACE II
9801 OLD GREENSBORO RD, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 35405116 income-restricted units88 2BR, 28 3BRBuilt 20104% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040MCKENZIE COURT REDEVELOPMENT PHASE II
2525 DUPONT AVE, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 35401144 income-restricted units20 1BR, 56 2BR, 64 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038CHESTNUT TRACE I
9801 OLD GREENSBORO RD, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 3540596 income-restricted units72 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037MCKENZIE COURT REDEVELOPMENT PHASE I
2525 DUPONT AVE, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 35401112 income-restricted units20 1BR, 68 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037SADDLEWOOD APTS
2400 DEERFIELD DR, NORTHPORT, AL, 3547397 income-restricted units64 2BR, 33 3BRBuilt 20074% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037GREENWOOD PARK
2212 SKYVIEW LN, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 3540152 income-restricted units44 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036HALLMARK GARDEN PARKWAY
815 GARDEN PKWY, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 3540592 income-restricted units8 1BR, 40 2BR, 44 3BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036CREEKWOOD VILLAGE APTS
1750 40TH AVE, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 35401117 income-restricted units of 125 total12 1BR, 25 2BR, 64 3BR, 24 4BR+Built 20049% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034FORRESTER GARDENS
1350 JAMES I HARRISON JR PKWY E, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 35405145 income-restricted units of 152 total92 2BR, 60 3BRBuilt 20049% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034GRAND VIEW APTS
1700 SNOWS MILL AVE, NORTHPORT, AL, 3547661 income-restricted units of 72 total24 1BR, 36 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032HAMPTON POINT APTS
1900 SNOWS MILL AVE, NORTHPORT, AL, 3547651 income-restricted units of 60 total18 2BR, 42 3BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031WINDING CREEK APTS
6802 OLD GREENSBORO RD, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 3540580 income-restricted units8 1BR, 52 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028DAKOTA APTS
609 29TH ST, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 3540140 income-restricted units24 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 19934% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023BROWNSTONE #2
4 JUANITA DR, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 354047 income-restricted units7 2BRBuilt 19924% LIHTCCompliance through ~2022OSWALT RENTAL PROPERTIES I
1930 34TH AVE, TUSCALOOSA, AL1 income-restricted unit1 3BRBuilt 19929% LIHTCCompliance through ~2022OSWALT RENTAL PROPERTIES II
826 CHEROKEE AVE, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 354012 income-restricted units2 3BRBuilt 19924% LIHTCCompliance through ~2022OSWALT RENTAL PROPERTIES III
1934 34TH AVE, TUSCALOOSA, AL2 income-restricted units2 3BRBuilt 19924% LIHTCCompliance through ~2022DOUGHTY RENTAL HOUSES
2904 16TH ST, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 354012 income-restricted units2 3BRBuilt 19914% LIHTCCompliance through ~2021TUSCALOOSA SOUTH
245 37TH ST E, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 3540522 income-restricted units22 2BRBuilt 19914% LIHTCCompliance through ~2021WRIGHT APTS II
3600 17TH ST, NORTHPORT, AL, 3547610 income-restricted units10 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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