Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Walker County, Alabama
Walker County has a HUD fair market rent of $949 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $756 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $18.25 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $949
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 19% less than in Alabama
- Typical rent
- $756
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 25% less than in Alabama
- Wage needed
- $18.25
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $37,960 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 41%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 17% less than in Alabama
Only here
Renting in Walker County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, Marion County has the lowest typical rent ($630), 17% below the $756 in Walker County.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Walker County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Walker County was $1,481 a month in September 2026: 2.7% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $684 | $13.15 | $27,360 |
| 1 bedroom | $776 | $14.92 | $31,040 |
| 2 bedrooms | $949 | $18.25 | $37,960 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,314 | $25.27 | $52,560 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,586 | $30.50 | $63,440 |
HUD area: Walker County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 20 ZIP codes in Walker County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $920 in 35130 to $1,170 in 35578. 15 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($949).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 35063 | Birmingham-Hoover, AL | $800 | $890 | $1,070 | $1,460 | $1,740 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35063 | Walker County, AL | $800 | $890 | $1,070 | $1,460 | $1,740 |
| 35130 | Birmingham-Hoover, AL | $730 | $810 | $920 | $1,230 | $1,450 |
| 35130 | Walker County, AL | $730 | $810 | $920 | $1,230 | $1,450 |
| 35148 | Birmingham-Hoover, AL | $810 | $920 | $1,120 | $1,550 | $1,870 |
| 35148 | Walker County, AL | $810 | $920 | $1,120 | $1,550 | $1,870 |
| 35501 | Walker County, AL | $710 | $810 | $990 | $1,370 | $1,650 |
| 35503 | Walker County, AL | $690 | $790 | $960 | $1,330 | $1,600 |
| 35503 | Winston County, AL | $690 | $790 | $960 | $1,330 | $1,600 |
| 35504 | Walker County, AL | $690 | $780 | $960 | $1,330 | $1,600 |
| 35550 | Walker County, AL | $660 | $750 | $920 | $1,280 | $1,540 |
| 35573 | Walker County, AL | $670 | $760 | $920 | $1,280 | $1,530 |
| 35578 | Walker County, AL | $860 | $970 | $1,170 | $1,620 | $1,920 |
| 35578 | Winston County, AL | $860 | $970 | $1,170 | $1,620 | $1,920 |
| 35579 | Fayette County, AL | $870 | $880 | $1,060 | $1,350 | $1,540 |
| 35579 | Tuscaloosa, AL | $870 | $880 | $1,060 | $1,350 | $1,540 |
| 35579 | Walker County, AL | $870 | $880 | $1,060 | $1,350 | $1,540 |
| 35580 | Walker County, AL | $740 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,430 | $1,720 |
| 35584 | Walker County, AL | $840 | $950 | $1,160 | $1,610 | $1,940 |
| 35587 | Walker County, AL | $670 | $760 | $930 | $1,300 | $1,550 |
- 35063 · Birmingham-Hoover, AL $1,070$1,460
- 35063 · Walker County, AL $1,070$1,460
- 35130 · Birmingham-Hoover, AL $920$1,230
- 35130 · Walker County, AL $920$1,230
- 35148 · Birmingham-Hoover, AL $1,120$1,550
- 35148 · Walker County, AL $1,120$1,550
- 35501 · Walker County, AL $990$1,370
- 35503 · Walker County, AL $960$1,330
- 35503 · Winston County, AL $960$1,330
- 35504 · Walker County, AL $960$1,330
- 35550 · Walker County, AL $920$1,280
- 35573 · Walker County, AL $920$1,280
- 35578 · Walker County, AL $1,170$1,620
- 35578 · Winston County, AL $1,170$1,620
- 35579 · Fayette County, AL $1,060$1,350
- 35579 · Tuscaloosa, AL $1,060$1,350
- 35579 · Walker County, AL $1,060$1,350
- 35580 · Walker County, AL $1,030$1,430
- 35584 · Walker County, AL $1,160$1,610
- 35587 · Walker County, AL $930$1,300
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Walker County, 41% of renter households are in that position; in Alabama, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
41%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
6,058 households rent in Walker County
- Spend half or more of their income 18%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 23%
- Spend less than 30% 59%
Compared with the state and the country
- Walker 41%
- Alabama 49%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Walker County
HUD lists 21 properties with homes for low-income households in Walker County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 7
- HUD-assisted
- 8
- public housing
- 6
1,121 homes in all; 1,117 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Petree/Mathews Apts Public housing 1000 Petree Cir, Jasper 35501 186 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Jasper · Average payment: $301 a month · Average wait: 6 months · (205) 384-4864
- Bankhead/Carver Apts Public housing 1005 20th St W, Jasper 35501 136 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Jasper · Average payment: $368 a month · Average wait: 4 months · Homes at several sites · (205) 384-4864
- Meadowview Public housing 110 2nd Way NW, Carbon Hill 35549 110 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Carbon Hill · Average payment: $395 a month · Average wait: 6 months · (205) 924-4171
- Cordova Park HUD-assisted 674 Bevill Dr, Cordova 35550 80 low-income homes · For older adults · (205) 483-7724
- Cordova Ha Public housing 15 Elliott Heights St, Cordova 35550 60 low-income homes · Run by Ha Cordova · Average payment: $335 a month · Average wait: 100 months · (205) 483-7454
- Mountainside Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 19 Mountainside Cir, Jasper 35504 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 42 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2003 · For people with disabilities, families
- East Elderly Village HUD-assisted 1110 24th St SE, Jasper 35501 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (205) 384-4864
- High Forest Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 77 High Forest Ln, Jasper 35501 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2009 · For people with disabilities, families
- Village at Blackwell Farm Tax credit (LIHTC) 105 Village Dr, Jasper 35504 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 44 · In service since 2011 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Oaks Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 363 Water Oak St, Oakman 35579 42 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2015 · For families
- High Forest Apts I Tax credit (LIHTC) 77 High Forest Ln, Jasper 35501 41 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2007 · For people with disabilities, families
- Sumiton Housing Authority Public housing 112A Oak Cir, Sumiton 35148 41 low-income homes · Run by Sumiton Housing Authority · Average payment: $336 a month · Average wait: 1 month · (205) 648-6910
- Forest Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 106 Forest Ridge Cir, Carbon Hill 35549 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2000 · For people with disabilities, families
- Westfork Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1406 8th St NW, Jasper 35503 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 1995 · For families
- WARRIOR RIVER APARTMENTS Phase I HUD-assisted 100 Warrior River Ln, Cordova 35550 32 low-income homes · For families · (205) 483-7724
- Sunburst Homes HUD-assisted 1901 10th Ave, Jasper 35501 31 homes, 29 low-income · For people with disabilities · (205) 387-0541
- Piney Grove Apartments HUD-assisted 74 Piney Grove Dr, Jasper 35504 28 homes, 27 low-income · For older adults · (205) 221-0995
- Oakman Terrace Apartments HUD-assisted 377 Bason St, Oakman 35579 20 low-income homes · For families · (205) 622-3297
- Waldrop Apts Public housing 76 Hill St, Parrish 35580 18 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the Town of Parrish · Average payment: $323 a month · Average wait: 10 months · Homes at several sites · (205) 686-7621
- Jasper Group Home HUD-assisted 9670 Smith Lake Dam Rd, Jasper 35504 8 homes, 7 low-income · For people with disabilities · (205) 221-4960
- C.a.p.e. HUD-assisted 696 Eleven Foot Rd, Carbon Hill 35549 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (205) 924-0150
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Walker County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 6 agencies serve in Walker County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,450 | $27,350 | $43,750 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,250 | $50,000 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $35,150 | $56,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,050 | $62,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $42,200 | $67,500 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $45,300 | $72,500 |
| 7 people | $48,450 | $48,450 | $77,500 |
| 8 people | $51,550 | $51,550 | $82,500 |
Area median income: $78,100. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Walker County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $616 – $752
- 1 bedroom $698 – $854
- 2 bedrooms $854 – $1,044
- 3 bedrooms $1,183 – $1,445
- 4 bedrooms $1,427 – $1,745
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Housing Authority of the City of Jasper Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 297 vouchers · 322 public housing units (205) 384-4864 Housing Authority of the City of Jasper: jasperhousingauthority@gmail.com
- Walker County Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 496 vouchers (205) 648-5963 Walker County Housing Authority: kfowler@walkercountyha.org
- Housing Authority of the City of Carbon Hill Public housing · 110 public housing units (205) 924-4171 Housing Authority of the City of Carbon Hill: angie.willis@carbonhillhousing.com
- Ha Cordova Public housing · 60 public housing units (205) 483-7454 Ha Cordova: tammyakins@cordovaha.org
- Sumiton Housing Authority Public housing · 41 public housing units (205) 648-6910 Sumiton Housing Authority: kristin@sumitonha.org
- Housing Authority of the Town of Parrish Public housing · 18 public housing units (205) 686-7621 Housing Authority of the Town of Parrish: Parrishhousing@gmail.com
Housing agencies in Alabama Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Alabama
What Alabama law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1 month of rent
- Ala. Code §35-9A-201(a)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 60 calendar days
- Ala. Code §35-9A-201(b)-(c)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 7 business days
- Ala. Code §35-9A-421(b)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 calendar days
- Ala. Code §35-9A-441(b)
- Only a court order can remove youAla. Code §35-9A-427
- Protection from retaliationAla. Code §35-9A-501(a)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Walker County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Walker County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Walker County Community Action Agency
224 Highway 195, Jasper
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 8 more
Tool
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Cash to move in
$1,898
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $949
- Security deposit
- $949
- Total
- $1,898
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Walker County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $684; 1 bedroom: $776; 2 bedrooms: $949; 3 bedrooms: $1,314; 4 bedrooms: $1,586. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Walker County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($949) without spending more than 30% of income takes $18.25 an hour full time, or $37,960 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Walker County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $39,050 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Walker County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $854 and $1,044 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Walker County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $920 in 35130 to $1,170 in 35578. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Walker County?
HUD lists 21 properties with homes for low-income households in Walker County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Walker County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Walker County, 41% of renter households are in that position; in Alabama, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).