Alexander City’s new utility deposits might affect public housing

Cliff Williams / The Outlook Alexander City Housing Authority executive director Donna Gabel speaks to the Alexander City City Council about how a new utility deposit requirement affects potential Section 8 tenants.

The Alexander City Housing Authority (ACHA) houses about 10% of the population of Alexander City.

Tenants in public housing have no utility deposits as utilities are covered by the housing authority but those in Section 8 currently have to follow the same regulations as other Alexander City residents. ACHA executive director Donna Gabel believes recent changes to Alexander City’s utility deposit structure could have adverse effects on potential Section 8 tenants, possibly leading to homelessness.

Cliff Williams is a staff writer for Tallapoosa Publishers.

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