Braswell Homes Public Housing Bessemer, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Braswell Homes is a Public Housing community in Bessemer, AL with 170 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $292/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 13 months.
170
total units
99%
occupancy
$292
avg resident rent
13 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 531 35th St N, Bessemer, AL 35020 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,802/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,005/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 23% |
How to apply at Braswell Homes
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 531 35th St N, Bessemer; 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 (~$292/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Bessemer
- Southside Homes Public Housing
- Davis Asbury Llc PB Section 8
- Oak Ridge/terrace Mnr I/terrace Mnr Ii Public Housing
- Flint Hill Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8
- Kate Waller Homes Public Housing
- Jess Lanier Manor PB Section 8
- Cobb Hillside Llc PB Section 8
- Pines Apts PB Section 8
- Thompson Manor PB Section 8
- Pepper Tree Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bessemer | 0.8 km |
| Artesian Springs Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brighton | 2.2 km |
| Roosevelt Manor PB Section 8 | Bessemer | 2.8 km |
| Vera House PB Section 8 | Bessemer | 2.8 km |
| Roosevelt City Public Housing | Birmingham | 4 km |
| Peppertree Apts PB Section 8 | Bessemer | 5.1 km |
| Ralph Kimbrough Homes Public Housing | Birmingham | 6 km |
| Fairview Garden LIHTC | Birmingham | 6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Bessemer
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Braswell Homes 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 Braswell Homes?
Residents report average rents near $292/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 Braswell Homes?
Contact the management office at 531 35th St N in Bessemer. 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.