As of October, 2025, there are 35 Affordable Housing units currently available in Etowah County. There are 3 local Housing Authorities serving Etowah County and can be viewed in the list below along with their current waiting list status and currently available Affordable Housing units. Availability is subject to change, and we recommend regularly checking with the appropriate housing authority for the most up-to-date information on voucher availability and application status.
HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING ETOWAH COUNTY
Greater Gadsden
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 1164 Units Available in the Greater Gadsden. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Greater Gadsden Serves the Gadsden, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 1164 Units Available in the Greater Gadsden. These Low-income Housing Units Cons...
Altoona Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 97 Units Available in the Altoona Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Altoona Housing Authority Serves the Altoona, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 97 Units Available in the Altoona Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Un...
Housing Authority of the City of Attalla
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 108 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the City of Attalla. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Housing Authority of the City of Attalla Serves the Attalla, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 108 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the City of Attalla. These Low-i...
Fair Market Rent
The Altoona Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Etowah County, AL Fair Market Rent:
Studio
$637
1 Bedroom
$817
2 Bedrooms
$940
3 Bedrooms
$1,170
4 Bedrooms
$1,252
Income Limit
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Etowah County for 2025.
Etowah County, AL Income Limit:
1 Person
$46,200
2 Persons
$52,800
3 Persons
$59,400
4 Persons
$66,000
5 Persons
$71,300
