Central Acres Public Housing Hanceville, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Central Acres is a Public Housing community in Hanceville, AL with 51 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $454/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 5 months.
51
total units
96%
occupancy
$454
avg resident rent
5 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 201A Hughes Dr NE, Hanceville, AL 35077 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,561/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,192/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 24% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 61% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 8% |
How to apply at Central Acres
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 201A Hughes Dr NE, Hanceville; 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 (~$454/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Hanceville
- Hanceville Apartments LIHTC
- Autumnwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Crestwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hanceville Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hanceville Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Villas at Cloverdale LIHTC | Cullman | 12.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Hanceville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Central Acres 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 Central Acres?
Residents report average rents near $454/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 Central Acres?
Contact the management office at 201A Hughes Dr NE in Hanceville. 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.