Bankhead Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 Birmingham, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bankhead Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Birmingham, AL with 251 units reporting 62% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $319/month on average.
251
total units
62%
occupancy
$319
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2300 5th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,304/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,053/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 53% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 88% |
How to apply at Bankhead Towers
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 2300 5th Ave N, Birmingham; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$319/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Manor PB Section 8 | Birmingham | 0.8 km |
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| Phoenix Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | Birmingham | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bankhead Towers have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Bankhead Towers?
Residents report average rents near $319/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Bankhead Towers?
Contact the management office at 2300 5th Ave N in Birmingham. 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.