Conventinal Public Housing


The Mobile County Housing Authority (MCHA) manages, and serves a vibrant community located just outside of Mobile, Alabama (27 miles north of I-65, north end of Mobile, on Highway 45). The property includes: a playground, and a resource center where residents are free to use the computers and typewriters.

How to Apply

The Mobile County Housing Authority program consists of 50 units of public public housing located at 16545 Hwy 45 South, Citronelle, AL 36522. Unit sizes range from 3 – 5 bedrooms.

Currently Not Accepting Applications

Basic Eligibility Criteria

Head of household must be 19 years of age or older (or an emancipated minor) unless married and applying with a spouse who is 19 years or older. Family documentation is required with application. Including: birth certificate, social security card, income, and picture ID (18 years of age and older).

Applications are received, dated time stamped.

Family documentation is required with application. Including: birth certificate, social security card, income and picture ID (18 years of age and older).

Examples of countable income include, but are not limited to; wages, unemployment benefits, workmen's compensation, Social Security, Pensions, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF), regular contributions from family or friends, and child support payments.

conventional housing programs

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2021 to 2022 Income Limits

Extremely Low Income

1-Person: 13,750
2-Person: 18,310
3-Person: 23,030
4-Person: 27,750
5-person: 32,470
6-person: 37,190
7-person: 40,500
8-person: 43,100

Very Low Income

1-Person: 22,900
2-Person: 26,150
3-Person: 29,400
4-Person: 32,650
5-person: 35,300
6-person: 37,900
7-person: 500,000
8-person: 43,100

Low Income

1-Person: 36,600
2-Person: 41,800
3-Person: 47,050
4-Person: 52,250
5-person: 56,450
6-person: 60,650
7-person: 64,800
8-person: 69,000


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