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The Housing Authority of the City of Prichard

Prichard, AL, 36610 · ~2,751 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Prichard, 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

The Housing Authority of the City of Prichard served 2,436 households across 2,756 units (88% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.8 people, an average annual income of $17,790, and pays an average of $464 per month toward rent.

Households served
2,436 of 2,756 units
Avg. household income
$17,790
Avg. rent paid by household
$464
Avg. household size
2.8 people
Households with children
64%
Head of household 62+
16%
Head of household with a disability
22%
Avg. wait to move in
15 months

Unit mix: 7% 1-bedroom, 26% 2-bedroom, 66% 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.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 3 developments with an average score of 92 (High Performer).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
The Oaks at ChanceryEight Mile98 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
HOPE VI Family Sales Phase IVPrichard92 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
HOPE VI Family Rental Phase IIIPrichard87 StandardNSPIRESep 2024

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact The Housing Authority of the City of Prichard 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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