Athens Square LIHTCPB Section 8 Athens, AL

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Athens Square is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Athens, AL with 40 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

40
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address1601 W Elm St, Athens, AL 35611 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units40
Placed in service1994

How to apply at Athens Square

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 1601 W Elm St, Athens; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Athens

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Bonnie Doone Apts PB Section 8Athens2.8 km
Athens Manor LIHTCPB Section 8Athens2.8 km
Water Oak Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Athens4.2 km
Cottonwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Athens4.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Athens Square have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Athens Square?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Athens Square?
Contact the management office at 1601 W Elm St in Athens. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.