Payment Standards & Utility Allowances
Payment Standards:
Resolution: FYE2024-005
Approved: October 31, 2023
Auburn Housing Authority
2024 Streamlined Payment Standards
AHA's 2024 Payment Standards based on 120% of HUD's 2024 Fair Market Rents (FMR)
| Auburn-Opelika MSA | 0 BR/Efficiency | 1 Bedroom | 2 Bedroom | 3 Bedroom | 4 Bedroom |
| HUD Final 2024 FMRs | $801 | $901 | $1,099 | $1,487 | $1,617 |
| 2024 Payment Standards | $961 | $1,081 | $1,318 | $1,784 | $1,940 |
Note: Auburn Housing Authority's 2024 Payment Standards are based on 120% of HUD's FMRs. The FMRs for unit sizes larger than four bedrooms are calculated by adding 15% to the four bedroom FMR, for each extra bedroom.
| Chambers County | 0 BR/Efficiency | 1 Bedroom | 2 Bedroom | 3 Bedroom | 4 Bedroom |
| HUD Final 2024 FMRs | $814 | $820 | $1,077 | $1,302 | $1,434 |
| 2024 Payment Standards | $976 | $984 | $1,292 | $1,562 | $1,720 |
Note: Auburn Housing Authority's 2024 Payment Standards are based on 120% of HUD's FMRs. The FMRs for unit sizes larger than four bedrooms are calculated by adding 15% to the four bedroom FMR, for each extra bedroom.
Resolution: FYE2025-013
Approved: November 19, 2024
Auburn Housing Authority
Proposed 2025 Payment Standards Based on HUD's 2025 Fair Market Rents
AHA's 2025 Payment Standards based on 120% of HUD's 2025 Fair Market Rents (FMR)
| Auburn-Opelika MSA | 0 BR/Efficiency | 1 Bedroom | 2 Bedroom | 3 Bedroom | 4 Bedroom |
| HUD Final 2025 FMRs | $844 | $1,009 | $1,168 | $1,527 | $1,632 |
| 2025 Payment Standards | $1,013 | $1,211 | $1,402 | $1,832 | $1,958 |
Note: Auburn Housing Authority's 2025 Payment Standards are based on 120% of HUD's FMRs. The FMRs for unit sizes larger than four bedrooms are calculated by adding 15% to the four bedroom FMR, for each extra bedroom.
| Chambers County | 0 BR/Efficiency | 1 Bedroom | 2 Bedroom | 3 Bedroom | 4 Bedroom |
| HUD Final 2025 FMRs | $733 | $760 | $997 | $1,226 | $1,322 |
| 2025 Payment Standards | $880 | $912 | $1,196 | $1,471 | $1,586 |
Note: Auburn Housing Authority's 2025 Payment Standards are based on 120% of HUD's FMRs. The FMRs for unit sizes larger than four bedrooms are calculated by adding 15% to the four bedroom FMR, for each extra bedroom.
Proposed 2025 Exception Payment Standards Based on HUD's 2025 Small Area Fair Market Rents
Auburn-Opelika MSA, Zip Code 36830
| Auburn-Opelika MSA | 0 BR/Efficiency | 1 Bedroom | 2 Bedroom | 3 Bedroom | 4 Bedroom |
| HUD Final 2025 SAFMRs | $910 | $1,080 | $1,260 | $1,640 | $1,760 |
| AHA Proposed Exception Payment Standards | $1,092 | $1,296 | $1,512 | $1,968 | $2,112 |
| AHA Proposed 2025 Payment Standards | $1,013 | $1,211 | $1,402 | $1,832 | $1,958 |
Auburn-Opelika MSA, Zip Code 36831
| Auburn-Opelika MSA | 0 BR/Efficiency | 1 Bedroom | 2 Bedroom | 3 Bedroom | 4 Bedroom |
| HUD Final 2025 SAFMRs | $850 | $1,010 | $1,170 | $1,530 | $1,630 |
| AHA Proposed Exception Payment Standards | $1,020 | $1,212 | $1,404 | $1,836 | $1,956 |
| AHA Proposed 2025 Payment Standards | $1,013 | $1,211 | $1,402 | $1,832 | $1,958 |
Auburn-Opelika MSA, Zip Code 36832
| Auburn-Opelika MSA | 0 BR/Efficiency | 1 Bedroom | 2 Bedroom | 3 Bedroom | 4 Bedroom |
| HUD Final 2025 SAFMRs | $850 | $1,010 | $1,170 | $1,530 | $1,630 |
| AHA Proposed Exception Payment Standards | $1,020 | $1,212 | $1,404 | $1,836 | $1,956 |
| AHA Proposed 2025 Payment Standards | $1,013 | $1,211 | $1,402 | $1,832 | $1,958 |
Auburn-Opelika MSA, Zip Code 36849
| Auburn-Opelika MSA | 0 BR/Efficiency | 1 Bedroom | 2 Bedroom | 3 Bedroom | 4 Bedroom |
| HUD Final 2025 SAFMRs | $870 | $1,040 | $1,210 | $1,570 | $1,680 |
| AHA Proposed Exception Payment Standards | $1,044 | $1,248 | $1,452 | $1,884 | $2,016 |
| AHA Proposed 2025 Payment Standards | $1,013 | $1,211 | $1,402 | $1,832 | $1,958 |
Note: For 2025, the SAFMR published by HUD is higher than the FMR for zip code areas 36830, 36831, 36832, and 36849. AHA is proposing to implement exception Payment Standards based on 120% of the 2025 SAFMR for these areas. The SAFMRs for unit sizes larger than four bedrooms are calculated by adding 15% to the four bedroom SAFMR, for each extra bedroom.
Utility Allowances:
2024 - HCV TBV UA (appr 01.30.24).pdf
2024 RAD PBV Utility Allowances - LaFayette HA
Resolution: FYE2024-006
Approved: October 31, 2023
The following tables show the 2023 baseline utility allowances by community and bedroom type.
AL 159-001
| Unit Type | # of Units | Electric | Gas | Water & Sewer | Garbage | 2023 Total UA |
| 1 BR Semi Det | 6 | $94.79 | 14.15 | $109 | ||
| 2 BR Semi Det | 8 | $121.94 | 14.15 | $136 | ||
| 3 BR Semi Det | 6 | $162.79 | 14.15 | $177 | ||
| 4 BR Semi Det | 2 | $301.47 | 14.15 | $316 | ||
| Total | 22 |
AL 159-002
| Unit Type | # of Units | Electric | Gas | Water & Sewer | Garbage | 2023 Total UA |
| 1 BR Semi Det | 4 |
$72.76 |
14.15 | $87 | ||
| 1 BR SF DET | 1 | $99.94 | 14.15 | $114 | ||
| 2 BR Semi Det | 8 | $141.82 | 14.15 | $156 | ||
| 3 BR Semi Det | 16 | $179.65 | 14.15 | $194 | ||
| 4 BR SF DET | 8 | $243.29 | 14.15 | $257 | ||
| 5 BR SF DET | 4 | $241.17 | 14.15 | $255 | ||
| Total | 41 |
AL 159-003
| Unit Type | # of Units | Electric | Gas | Water & Sewer | Garbage | 2023 Total UA |
| 1 BR Semi Det | 12 |
$90.38 |
14.15 | $105 | ||
| 2 BR Semi Det | 12 | $138.37 | 14.15 | $153 | ||
| 3 BR Semi Det | 8 | $163.12 | 14.15 | $177 | ||
| 4 BR Semi Det | 4 | $176.61 | 14.15 | $191 | ||
| 4 BR SF DET | 1 | $188.83 | 14.15 | $201 | ||
| 5 BR SF DET | 2 | $200.40 | 14.15 | $215 | ||
| Total | 39 |
2024 RAD PBV Utility Allowances - AHA Dev LLC
Resolution: FYE2024-006
Approved: October 31, 2023
The following tables show the 2023 baseline utility allowances by community and bedroom type.
AL 50-001, East Park
| Unit Type | # of Units | Electric | Gas | Water & Sewer | Garbage | 2023 Total UA |
| 1 BR Duplex | 8 | $137.81 | 14.10 | $152 | ||
| 2 BR Townhouse | 6 | $120.80 | 14.10 | $135 | ||
| 2 BR Duplex | 18 | $144.50 | 14.10 | $159 | ||
| 3 BR Townhouse | 6 | $162.31 | 14.10 | $176 | ||
| 3 BR Duplex | 9 | $169.04 | 14.10 | $183 | ||
| 4 BR Duplex | 1 | $213.28 | 14.10 | $227 | ||
| Total | 48 |
AL 50-002, Moton
| Unit Type | # of Units | Electric | Gas | Water & Sewer | Garbage | 2023 Total UA |
| 1 BR Townhouse | 2 | $82.51 | 14.10 | $97 | ||
| 1 BR Duplex | 7 | $104.49 | 14.10 | $119 | ||
| 2 BR Townhouse | 14 | $139.06 | 14.10 | $153 | ||
| 2 BR Duplex | 1 | $167.68 | 14.10 | $182 | ||
| 3 BR Townhouse | 16 | $184.55 | 14.10 | $199 | ||
| 3 BR Duplex | 4 | $173.84 | 14.10 | $188 | ||
| Total | 44 |
AL 50-004, Drake
| Unit Type | # of Units | Electric | Gas | Water & Sewer | Garbage | 2023 Total UA |
| 1 BR Duplex | 10 | $149.29 | 14.10 | $163 | ||
| 2 BR Duplex | 22 | $142.36 | 14.10 | $156 | ||
| 3 BR Duplex | 20 | $216.82 | 14.10 | $231 | ||
| 4 BR Duplex | 8 | $208.19 | 14.10 | $222 | ||
| Total | 60 |
AL 50-006A, Ridgecrest
| Unit Type | # of Units | Electric | Gas | Water & Sewer | Garbage | 2023 Total UA |
| 1 BR Duplex | 15 | $112.36 | 14.10 | $126 | ||
| 2 BR Duplex | 43 | $162.08 | 14.10 | $176 | ||
| 3 BR Duplex | 31 | $198.46 | 14.10 | $213 | ||
| 4 BR SF Detached | 15 | $268.67 | 14.10 | $283 | ||
| 5 BR SF Detached | 2 | $328.15 | 14.10 | $342 | ||
| Total | 106 |
AL 50-006B, Porter
| Unit Type | # of Units | Electric | Gas | Water & Sewer | Garbage | 2023 Total UA |
| 0 BR Duplex | 7 | $111.65 | 14.10 | $126 | ||
| 1 BR Duplex | 6 | $115.26 | 14.10 | $129 | ||
| 2 BR Duplex | 2 | $130.25 | 14.10 | $144 | ||
| Total | 15 |
AL 50-008, Sparkman
| Unit Type | # of Units | Electric | Gas | Water & Sewer | Garbage | 2023 Total UA |
| 2 BR Duplex | 20 | $113.83 | 14.10 | $128 | ||
| 3 BR Duplex | 10 | $187.55 | 14.10 | $202 | ||
| 4 BR Duplex | 1 | $208.18 | 14.10 | $222 | ||
| Total | 31 |