Houston County Affordable Housing Availability

As of October, 2025, there are 23 Affordable Housing units currently available in Houston County. There are 4 local Housing Authorities serving Houston 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 HOUSTON COUNTY

Cottonwood Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 53 Units Available in the Cottonwood Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Cottonwood Housing Authority Serves the Cottonwood, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 53 Units Available in the Cottonwood Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing...

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Housing Authority of the City of Dothan

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 1415 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the City of Dothan. 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 Dothan Serves the Dothan, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 1415 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the City of Dothan. These Low-i...

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Housing Authority of the City of Columbia

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 17 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the City of Columbia. 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 Columbia Serves the Columbia, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 17 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the City of Columbia. These Low-i...

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Ashford Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 76 Units Available in the Ashford Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Ashford Housing Authority Serves the Ashford, Metropolitan Area.

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Fair Market Rent

The Cottonwood Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.

Houston County, AL Fair Market Rent:

Studio

$735

1 Bedroom

$739

2 Bedrooms

$904

3 Bedrooms

$1,220

4 Bedrooms

$1,386

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 Houston County for 2025.

Houston County, AL Income Limit:

1 Person

$46,200

2 Persons

$52,800

3 Persons

$59,400

4 Persons

$66,000

5 Persons

$71,300