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OPELIKA HOUSING AUTHORITY

1706 Toomer St, Opelika, AL, 36801 · ~531 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Opelika, AL (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

OPELIKA HOUSING AUTHORITY served 415 households across 531 units (78% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.4 people, an average annual income of $18,789, and pays an average of $457 per month toward rent.

Households served
415 of 531 units
Avg. household income
$18,789
Avg. rent paid by household
$457
Avg. household size
2.4 people
Households with children
52%
Head of household 62+
21%
Head of household with a disability
37%
Avg. wait to move in
20 months

Unit mix: 7% 1-bedroom, 35% 2-bedroom, 58% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact OPELIKA HOUSING AUTHORITY directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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