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The Housing Authority of the City of Prichard

Name: The Housing Authority of the City of Prichard
Address: Prichard, AL, 36610, US
Telephone: 2514563324

Prichard, AL, 36610

Information verified November 4, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 13 hr ago

About This Property

The Housing Authority of the City of Prichard operates 2,753 units of public housing in Prichard, AL, serving Mobile County. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently open for applications. The authority provides rental assistance and housing options for eligible residents.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: In-person

Waiting lists are currently open for various properties, including HUD Multi-Family units for elderly and/or disabled families (Ridge Manor I and II), family-friendly apartments (Chancery Square Apartments), single-family homes (Leeds Street Homes), and NSP2 rentals for families up to 120% AMI. Applicants must be 18 years or older. Applications can be obtained at the administration office located at 200 W. Prichard Avenue.

Last verified September 19, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Opened April 6, 2024

Closed April 10, 2024

Apply: Online

The regular Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed. When open, applicants must be 19 years of age or older, income cannot exceed 50% of the median, and a background screening is required. Historically, 2,500 applicants were chosen by random lottery. The Project-Based Voucher waitlist for Bessemer Phase II in Prichard, AL, which consists of apartments and single-family homes for 3 and 4-bedroom families, is also currently closed.

Last verified March 9, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated November 4, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

2753

Fair Market Rent - Mobile County, AL

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$810
1 Bedroom	$890
2 Bedroom	$1,094
3 Bedroom	$1,448
4 Bedroom	$1,484

Income Limits - Mobile County, AL

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $12,880
Very Low (50%): $20,450
Low (80%): $32,700

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $17,420
Very Low (50%): $23,400
Low (80%): $37,400

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $26,300
Low (80%): $42,050

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $29,200
Low (80%): $46,700

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $31,550
Low (80%): $50,450

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $33,900
Very Low (50%): $33,900
Low (80%): $54,200

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $36,250
Very Low (50%): $36,250
Low (80%): $57,950

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $38,550
Very Low (50%): $38,550
Low (80%): $61,650

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$12,880	$20,450	$32,700
2 Persons	$17,420	$23,400	$37,400
3 Persons	$21,960	$26,300	$42,050
4 Persons	$26,500	$29,200	$46,700
5 Persons	$31,040	$31,550	$50,450
6 Persons	$33,900	$33,900	$54,200
7 Persons	$36,250	$36,250	$57,950
8 Persons	$38,550	$38,550	$61,650

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Prichard, AL?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Mobile County, AL is: $810 (Studio), $890 (1BR), $1094 (2BR), $1448 (3BR), $1484 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like The Housing Authority of the City of Prichard is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does The Housing Authority of the City of Prichard have?+

The Housing Authority of the City of Prichard has a total of 2753 housing units.

Is there a waitlist for The Housing Authority of the City of Prichard?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

How do I apply for housing at The Housing Authority of the City of Prichard?+

The Housing Authority of the City of Prichard is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 2514563324, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Mobile County, AL?+

For a 4-person household in Mobile County, AL, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $29,200, Low Income (80% AMI): $46,700. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

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