Branscomb Public Housing Tuscaloosa, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Branscomb is a Public Housing community in Tuscaloosa, AL with 96 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $305/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 29 months.
96
total units
97%
occupancy
$305
avg resident rent
29 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 565 61st St Apt A, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,719/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,325/yr |
| People per unit | 3.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
How to apply at Branscomb
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 565 61st St Apt A, Tuscaloosa; 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 (~$305/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hallmark Garden Parkway LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tuscaloosa | 0.8 km |
| Winding Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tuscaloosa | 0.8 km |
| Oak Trace Apts PB Section 8 | Tuscaloosa | 2 km |
| Somerville Apartments Fka Rosa Gardens LIHTC | Tuscaloosa | 2 km |
| Mcconnell Hills PB Section 8 | Tuscaloosa | 3.4 km |
| Creekside Apts LIHTC | Tuscaloosa | 3.4 km |
| Rosedale Phase Iii Public Housing | Tuscaloosa | 3.4 km |
| Dakota Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tuscaloosa | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Branscomb have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Branscomb?
Residents report average rents near $305/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 Branscomb?
Contact the management office at 565 61st St Apt A in Tuscaloosa. 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.