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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Tuscaloosa, AL

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Tuscaloosa County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Tuscaloosa, AL.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Tuscaloosa County, AL$87,200Very Low Income (50%)$30,550$34,900$39,250$43,600$47,100
Extremely Low Income (30%)$18,350$20,950$25,820$31,200$36,580
Low Income (80%) $48,850$55,800$62,800$69,750$75,350

Tuscaloosa County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Tuscaloosa County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Tuscaloosa County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Tuscaloosa Housing Authority

2808 10th Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35401
Tuscaloosa County
Website: http://www.tuscaloosahousing.org/
Phone Number: (205) 758-6619

Northport Housing Authority

3500 West Circle Number 39
Northport, AL - 35476
Tuscaloosa County
Website: http://northporthousingauthority.org/
Phone Number: (205) 752-8171

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Tuscaloosa, AL

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Tuscaloosa, AL. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Tuscaloosa, AL Tuscaloosa County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$903Estimated $270.90 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$909Estimated $272.70 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1125Estimated $337.50 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1415Estimated $424.50 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Tuscaloosa, AL

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Creekside Apartments

3615 Greensboro Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35401
Total Apartment Units: 51
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 51
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES

John H England Jr Manor

1913 29th Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35401
Total Apartment Units: 6
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 6
1 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1990
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Chateau Apartments

3202 University Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35404
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
1 Bedroom apartments 28
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1991
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Doughty Rental Houses

2904 16th St
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35401
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1991
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Tuscaloosa South

245 37th St E
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35405
Total Apartment Units: 22
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 22
2 Bedroom apartments 22
Years In Service Since: 1991
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

West Side Development


Tuscaloosa, AL - 35487
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
Years In Service Since: 1991
Family Apartments: YES

Brownstone #2

4 Juanita Dr
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35404
Total Apartment Units: 7
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 7
2 Bedroom apartments 7
Years In Service Since: 1992
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Oswalt Rental Properties I

1930 34th Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35487
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1992
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Oswalt Rental Properties Ii

826 Cherokee Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35401
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1992
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Oswalt Rental Properties Iii

1934 34th Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35487
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1992
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Dakota Apartments

609 29th St
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35401
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 1993
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Pine Cone Apartments

2101 44th St E
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35405
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 38
2 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 1996
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Winding Creek Apartments

6802 Old Greensboro Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35405
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 52
3 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Creekwood Village Apartments

1750 40th Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35401
Total Apartment Units: 125
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 125
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 25
3 Bedroom apartments 64
4 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Forrester Gardens

1350 James I Harrison Jr Pkwy E
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35405
Total Apartment Units: 152
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 152
2 Bedroom apartments 92
3 Bedroom apartments 60
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Greenwood Park

2212 Skyview Ln
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35401
Total Apartment Units: 52
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 52
3 Bedroom apartments 44
4 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Hallmark Garden Parkway

815 Garden Pkwy
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35405
Total Apartment Units: 92
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 92
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 40
3 Bedroom apartments 44
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Chestnut Trace I

9801 Old Greensboro Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35405
Total Apartment Units: 96
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 96
2 Bedroom apartments 72
3 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Clara Verner Tower

101 Old Hackberry Ln
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35401
Total Apartment Units: 200
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 200
1 Bedroom apartments 166
2 Bedroom apartments 22
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Mckenzie Court Redevelopment Phase I

2525 Dupont Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35401
Total Apartment Units: 112
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 112
1 Bedroom apartments 20
2 Bedroom apartments 68
3 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Mckenzie Court Redevelopment Phase Ii

2525 Dupont Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35401
Total Apartment Units: 144
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 144
1 Bedroom apartments 20
2 Bedroom apartments 56
3 Bedroom apartments 64
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Chestnut Trace Ii

9801 Old Greensboro Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35405
Total Apartment Units: 116
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 116
2 Bedroom apartments 88
3 Bedroom apartments 28
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Chastain Manor

381 34th Ave E
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35404
Total Apartment Units: 56
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 56
1 Bedroom apartments 4
2 Bedroom apartments 52
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Rosedale Redevelopment I

2808 Tenth Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35401
Total Apartment Units: 88
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 88
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 52
3 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Rosedale Redevelopment Ii

2808 Tenth Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35401
Total Apartment Units: 86
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 86
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 52
3 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

John England Manor

1901 Dinah Washington Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35401
Total Apartment Units: 6
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 6
1 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

John England Manor

1901 Dinah Washington Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35401
Total Apartment Units: 6
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 6
1 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

John England Manor

1901 Dinah Washington Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35401
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 0
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Somerville Apartments Fka Rosa Gardens

5701 Mcfarland Boulevard East
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35405
Total Apartment Units: 50
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 50
2 Bedroom apartments 50
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Jackson Apartments

4101 21st Street
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35401
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 0
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Tuscaloosa, AL

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Tuscaloosa County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Jackson Ii Apartments

3831 26th Ave E.
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35405
Phone: 205-737-7640
Total Apartment Units: 90
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Watertower Place Apartments

627 29th Street
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35401
Phone: (205)469-0366
Total Apartment Units: 7
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Creekwood Village Apts.

1750 40th Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35401
Phone: (205)752-0657
Total Apartment Units: 125
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Running Brook Apts

4413 Cypress Creek Ave.east
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35405
Phone: (205) 556-8070
Total Apartment Units: 68
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Pinefield Apartments

3500 Fosters Ferry Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35401
Phone: (205)469-0366
Total Apartment Units: 13
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Oak Trace Apartments

5775 Mcfarland Blvd. E.
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35405
Phone: (205)758-0544
Total Apartment Units: 76
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Kaulton Circle Apartments

2725 26th St
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35401
Phone: (205)469-0366
Total Apartment Units: 5
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Forrester Gardens

1350 37th St E
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35401
Phone: (205) 553-4410
Total Apartment Units: 152
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Clara Verner Towers

101 Hackberry Lane
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35401
Phone: (205) 349-1202
Total Apartment Units: 200
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Mcconnell Hills

4620 18th Ave E
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35405
Phone: (205)553-1223
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Csp Village Apts.

2700 Mcfarland Boulevard, East
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35401
Phone: (205)391-4936
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Bonita Terrace Apartments

1300 Hargrove Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35401
Phone: (205) 758-5870
Total Apartment Units: 130
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in AL?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.