HCV/Section 8 Department
Current HCV ParticipantsEligibility RequirementsForms & ApplicationFSS ProgramHCV Administrative PlanHCV FAQsHCV Homeownership ProgramHCV/Section 8 PropertiesHousing Quality StandardsHUD Income LimitsMoving to Work (MTW)Payment Standards & Utility AllowancesPortability/Moving
Payment Standards & Utility Allowances
Payment Standards:
Resolution: FYE2026-012
Effective: January 1, 2026
Approved: November 18, 2025
2026 Payment Standards (Auburn)
| 0 BR/Efficiency | 1 Bedroom | 2 Bedroom | 3 Bedroom | 4 Bedroom | 5 Bedroom | |
| HUD FMR | $847 | $1,077 | $1,181 | $1,494 | $1,699 | $1,954 |
| 2026 Payment Standards | $1,016 | $1,292 | $1,417 | $1,793 | $2,039 | $2,345 |
2026 Payment Standards (Chambers)
| 0 BR/Efficiency | 1 Bedroom | 2 Bedroom | 3 Bedroom | 4 Bedroom | 5 Bedroom | |
| HUD FMR | $691 | $770 | $1,002 | $1,265 | $1,327 | $1,526 |
| 2026 Payment Standards | $829 | $924 | $1,202 | $1,518 | $1,592 | $1,831 |
2026 Exception Payment Standards (SAFMR) 36830
| 0 BR/Efficiency | 1 Bedroom | 2 Bedroom | 3 Bedroom | 4 Bedroom | 5 Bedroom | |
| HUD SAFMR | $990 | $1,260 | $1,380 | $1,750 | $1,990 | $2,289 |
| Proposed Exception Payment Standards | $1,188 | $1,512 | $1,656 | $2,100 | $2,388 | $2,747 |
2026 Exception Payment Standards (SAFMR) 36831
| 0 BR/Efficiency | 1 Bedroom | 2 Bedroom | 3 Bedroom | 4 Bedroom | 5 Bedroom | |
| HUD SAFMR | $850 | $1,080 | $1,180 | $1,490 | $1,700 | $1,955 |
| Proposed Exception Payment Standards | $1,020 | $1,296 | $1,416 | $1,788 | $2,040 | $2,346 |
2026 Exception Payment Standards (SAFMR) 36832
| 0 BR/Efficiency | 1 Bedroom | 2 Bedroom | 3 Bedroom | 4 Bedroom | 5 Bedroom | |
| HUD SAFMR | $850 | $1,090 | $1,190 | $1,510 | $1,710 | $1,967 |
| Proposed Exception Payment Standards | $1,020 | $1,308 | $1,428 | $1,812 | $2,052 | $2,360 |
2026 Exception Payment Standards (SAFMR) 36849
| 0 BR/Efficiency | 1 Bedroom | 2 Bedroom | 3 Bedroom | 4 Bedroom | 5 Bedroom | |
| HUD SAFMRs | $910 | $1,160 | $1,270 | $1,610 | $1,820 | $2,093 |
| Proposed Exception Payment Standards | $1,092 | $1,392 | $1,524 | $1,932 | $2,184 | $2,512 |
Utility Allowances:
RAD PBV Utility Allowances - LaFayette HA
Approved June 23, 2026 (Resolution FYE2026-033)
AL 159-001, Green & Stephens
| Unit Type | # of Units | Electric | Gas | Water & Sewer | Garbage | 2026 Total UA |
| 1 BR Semi Det | 6 | $87.63 | 26 | $114 | ||
| 2 BR Semi Det | 8 | $115.99 | 26 | $142 | ||
| 3 BR Semi Det | 6 | $174.51 | 26 | $201 | ||
| 4 BR Semi Det | 2 | $307.93 | 26 | $334 | ||
| Total | 22 |
AL 159-002, Hilltop
| Unit Type | # of Units | Electric | Gas | Water & Sewer | Garbage | 2026 Total UA |
| 1 BR Semi Det | 4 |
$85.56 |
26 | $112 | ||
| 1 BR SF DET | 1 | $175.06 | 26 | $201 | ||
| 2 BR Semi Det | 8 | $123.08 | 26 | $149 | ||
| 3 BR Semi Det | 16 | $188.90 | 26 | $215 | ||
| 4 BR SF DET | 8 | $279.69 | 26 | $306 | ||
| 5 BR SF DET | 4 | $242.99 | 26 | $269 | ||
| Total | 41 |
AL 159-003, Jenkins
| Unit Type | # of Units | Electric | Gas | Water & Sewer | Garbage | 2026 Total UA |
| 1 BR Semi Det | 12 |
$87.91 |
26 | $114 | ||
| 2 BR Semi Det | 12 | $113.19 | 26 | $139 | ||
| 3 BR Semi Det | 8 | $161.63 | 26 | $188 | ||
| 4 BR Semi Det | 4 | $175.62 | 26 | $202 | ||
| 4 BR SF DET | 1 | $193.33 | 26 | $219 | ||
| 5 BR SF DET | 2 | $161.25 | 26 | $187 | ||
| Total | 39 |
2025 RAD PBV Utility Allowances - AHA Dev LLC
Approved June 23, 2026 (Resolution FYE2026-033)
AL 50-001, East Park
| Unit Type | # of Units | Electric | Gas | Water & Sewer | Garbage | 2026 Total UA |
| 1 BR Duplex | 8 | $160.66 | 28.46 | $189 | ||
| 2 BR Townhouse | 6 | $169.74 | 28.46 | $198 | ||
| 2 BR Duplex | 18 | $190.85 | 28.46 | $219 | ||
| 3 BR Townhouse | 6 | $210.67 | 28.46 | $239 | ||
| 3 BR Duplex | 9 | $209.28 | 28.46 | $238 | ||
| 4 BR Duplex | 1 | $344.77 | 28.46 | $373 | ||
| Total | 48 |
AL 50-002, Moton
| Unit Type | # of Units | Electric | Gas | Water & Sewer | Garbage | 2026 Total UA |
| 1 BR Townhouse | 2 | $94.79 | 28.46 | $123 | ||
| 1 BR Duplex | 7 | $135.40 | 28.46 | $164 | ||
| 2 BR Townhouse | 14 | $132.93 | 28.46 | $161 | ||
| 2 BR Duplex | 1 | $221.98 | 28.46 | $250 | ||
| 3 BR Townhouse | 16 | $208.95 | 28.46 | $237 | ||
| 3 BR Duplex | 4 | $265.74 | 28.46 | $294 | ||
| Total | 44 |
AL 50-004, Drake
| Unit Type | # of Units | Electric | Gas | Water & Sewer | Garbage | 2026 Total UA |
| 1 BR Duplex | 10 | $158.51 | 28.46 | $187 | ||
| 2 BR Duplex | 22 | $172.27 | 28.46 | $201 | ||
| 3 BR Duplex | 20 | $257.67 | 28.46 | $286 | ||
| 4 BR Duplex | 8 | $273.27 | 28.46 | $302 | ||
| Total | 60 |
AL 50-006A, Ridgecrest
| Unit Type | # of Units | Electric | Gas | Water & Sewer | Garbage | 2026 Total UA |
| 1 BR Duplex | 15 | $140.83 | 28.46 | $169 | ||
| 2 BR Duplex | 43 | $203.94 | 28.46 | $232 | ||
| 3 BR Duplex | 31 | $241.88 | 28.46 | $270 | ||
| 4 BR SF Detached | 15 | $306.72 | 28.46 | $335 | ||
| 5 BR SF Detached | 2 | $528.48 | 28.46 | $557 | ||
| Total | 106 |
AL 50-006B, Porter
| Unit Type | # of Units | Electric | Gas | Water & Sewer | Garbage | 2026 Total UA |
| 0 BR Duplex | 7 | $157.54 | 28.46 | $186 | ||
| 1 BR Duplex | 6 | $142.97 | 28.46 | $171 | ||
| 2 BR Duplex | 2 | $200.16 | 28.46 | $229 | ||
| Total | 15 |
AL 50-008, Sparkman
| Unit Type | # of Units | Electric | Gas | Water & Sewer | Garbage | 2026 Total UA |
| 2 BR Duplex | 20 | $142.99 | 28.46 | $171 | ||
| 3 BR Duplex | 10 | $211.88 | 28.46 | $240 | ||
| 4 BR Duplex | 1 | $211.60 | 28.46 | $240 | ||
| Total | 31 |