Housing Authority of Guin, Alabama, Section 8 / HCV PHA Profile
Housing Authority of Guin, Alabama administers federal Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, AL, with 0 authorized HCV units (HUD Standard Performer size bracket). Contact details, payment-standard reference, and nearby PHAs to broaden your waitlist strategy.
How this PHA compares nearby
Authorized HCV units · HA vs nearby AL agencies
- HA Birmingham District
Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
6,438 units
- MOBILE HA
MOBILE HOUSING AUTHORITY
4,973 units
- HA Montgomery
Housing Authority of the City of Montgomery
3,120 units
- The HA Prichard
The Housing Authority of the City of Prichard
2,623 units
- Jefferson County HA 2,303
Jefferson County Housing Authority
2,303 units
The verdict
Housing Authority of Guin, Alabama in AL currently reports 0 authorized Section 8 / HCV units on file with HUD, though it still runs 183 total authorized units under other HUD programs.
As a HUD-certified Public Housing Authority in AL, Housing Authority of Guin, Alabama runs Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance with 0 authorized Section 8 units (Standard Performer size bracket). Reach the agency directly for current waitlist status and application steps.
- HUD size bracket: Standard Performer
Section 8 / HCV units
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Standard Performer bracket
Total authorized units
183
All programs combined
State-rank percentile
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Among AL PHAs
2-BR standard range · AL
$772–$1,267 /mo
Median $809/mo · 2-BR
Housing Authority of Guin, Alabama: What the HUD Directory Shows
Housing Authority of Guin, Alabama appears in HUD's Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Open Data set, one of 3,780 Public Housing Authorities nationwide running the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program alongside every other agency in AL. HUD currently records 0 authorized Section 8 / HCV units for this agency, though it still carries 183 total authorized units under other HUD programs. HUD's PHAS system places it in the "Standard Performer" size bracket, which shapes reporting cadence and oversight intensity.
HUD's directory categorizes it under the "Low-Rent" program type, the classification that governs which voucher streams -- regular HCV, VASH, Family Unification, Mainstream, or project-based conversions -- it is eligible to run. The federal rulebook lets every PHA set its own waitlist rules, admissions plan, and local preferences, so this authorized-unit total is best read as a program cap, not a live vacancy count.
Across AL's 55 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard runs $772-$1,267/month (median $809); Housing Authority of Guin, Alabama sets its own figure within 90-110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves, so confirm the exact number for your metro before signing anything. its main line is 2054682637. Use the nearby-PHA list below to broaden your waitlist strategy across the state.
Contact this PHA
- Phone
- 2054682637
- Fax
- 2054682633
- Twebb@ghousingauth.com
- Executive Director
- Twebb@ghousingauth.com · 2054682637
How to apply at Housing Authority of Guin, Alabama
How to apply at this PHA
Before applying, confirm whether this PHA's waitlist is currently open. Waitlist status can change without much notice, some PHAs open for as little as 72 hours at a time. Application channels typically include:
- The PHA's own website (search "Housing Authority of Guin, Alabama Section 8 application")
- A public notice posted at the PHA office or in the legal notices of the local newspaper
- HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in the area
- Local legal-aid and tenant-advocacy groups
See our step-by-step How to Apply for Section 8 guide for the full federal application process.
What to expect, typical waitlist
HUD does not publish current waitlist open/closed status centrally, and waitlist lengths vary sharply by local demand. In high-cost metros, waits can exceed 5–10 years and many waitlists are closed. In smaller cities and rural counties, waits of 6 months to 3 years are more typical. Some PHAs use a lottery rather than first-come-first-served. This site does not predict your individual wait time. Contact the PHA directly to confirm the current list status and whether local preferences apply to your household. Our waitlist strategy guide explains how to maximize your odds by applying to multiple PHAs.
Payment standard reference
Payment standards are set per HUD FMR area, not per agency. Across AL's 55 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard ranges $772–$1,267/month (median $809). Housing Authority of Guin, Alabama sets its own figure within 90–110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves.
Find your exact number: look up the 2-, 1-, and 3-bedroom payment standards for your metro with the payment-standard lookup tool, then confirm the current figure with the PHA before signing a lease. See our Payment Standards vs. FMR guide.
Nearby PHAs in AL
Waitlists open and close on their own schedules, so spreading applications across nearby PHAs improves your odds. Nearby agencies:
- Housing Authority of the Birmingham District · 6,438 units
- MOBILE HOUSING AUTHORITY · 4,973 units
- Housing Authority of the City of Montgomery · 3,120 units
- The Housing Authority of the City of Prichard · 2,623 units
- Jefferson County Housing Authority · 2,303 units
Related guides
Source: HUD PIH Open Data (FY25). Last compiled April 2026. Payment-standard figures: Source: HUD USER Fair Market Rent FY2025. If any contact detail has changed, please email corrections@plainvoucher.com. See our methodology for how we compile and cross-reference this data.
⚠ Disclaimer. PlainVoucher is not affiliated with HUD or with Housing Authority of Guin, Alabama. Data here is compiled from HUD public sources for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for consulting the PHA directly about eligibility, waitlist status, or application procedures.