Last updated: 2026-09-06

Mobile Housing Authority

151 S Claiborne Street, Mobile, AL 36602

251-434-2200

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Waiting List Status: Closed

About Mobile Housing Authority

Contact Mobile Housing Authority in Mobile, Alabama for Section 8 vouchers and public housing assistance. Phone: 251-434-2200. Waiting list status: Closed. Programs: Section 8 (HCV).

As a Public Housing Authority (PHA), they play a crucial role in providing affordable housing solutions to low-income families, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities in the Mobile area. Their primary focus is on Section 8 (HCV) programs, ensuring that eligible residents have access to safe, decent, and affordable housing options.

They currently manage various housing assistance programs and oversee approximately 3,500 housing vouchers to help eligible residents secure affordable housing in the private market.

Section 8 Payment Standards: Mobile County

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents. Your voucher from Mobile Housing Authority covers up to:

Studio
$854
max/month
1 BR
$919
max/month
2 BR
$1,083
max/month
3 BR
$1,414
max/month
4 BR
$1,445
max/month

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents 2026 · huduser.gov

Things You Care About

  • How to contact Mobile Housing Authority
  • Office location and directions
  • Available housing programs and services
  • Service area coverage: Serving Mobile County (partial); Serving Baldwin County (partial)
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Contact Information

Phone
251-434-2200
Fax
251.434.2227

Office Location

Address
151 S Claiborne Street, Mobile, AL 36602
City, State ZIP
Mobile, AL 36602
Service Area
Serving Mobile County (partial); Serving Baldwin County (partial)

Agency Details

PHA Code
AL002
Primary Program Type
Section 8 (HCV)
Housing Vouchers
3,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can reach Mobile Housing Authority at 251-434-2200.

The current waiting list status is: Closed. Check this page regularly for updates as waiting lists can open and close frequently.

Mobile Housing Authority serves: Serving Mobile County (partial); Serving Baldwin County (partial).

To apply for Section 8 housing assistance at Mobile Housing Authority:
  1. Check if the waiting list is currently open
  2. Submit an application when the list opens
  3. Provide required documentation including proof of income and identification
  4. Wait for your application to be processed

Contact them at 251-434-2200 for specific application requirements.

Many housing authorities accept applications through an online portal when their waiting list is open. You can apply or check for an online application on the official Mobile Housing Authority website: https://www.mobilehousing.org/housing-programs/housing-choice-voucher. If no online form is available, contact them at 251-434-2200 to apply by phone or in person.

To check your Section 8 or public housing waiting list status with Mobile Housing Authority:
  1. Log in to the applicant portal on their official website: https://www.mobilehousing.org/housing-programs/housing-choice-voucher, if one is offered
  2. Have your application or confirmation number ready
  3. Or call 251-434-2200 and ask for your current position on the waiting list

Keep your contact details up to date so you do not miss a notice when your name comes up.

Office hours are not published for every housing authority. Most public housing authorities are open Monday through Friday during standard business hours, and closed on federal holidays. Call 251-434-2200 to confirm hours before visiting, and to confirm the office at 151 S Claiborne Street, Mobile, AL 36602 is open.

Related Resources

Mobile Housing Authority Waiting Lists All Mobile County PHAs All Alabama PHAs Alabama Counseling Agencies Section 8 Guide How to Apply Guide

The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of race, color, national origin, religion, familial status, gender, and disability. The Fair Housing Act ensures that all persons receive equal housing opportunity. For more information about the Fair Housing Act and your rights, visit the Department of Housing and Urban Development .