Daugette Towers PB Section 8 Gadsden, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Daugette Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Gadsden, AL with 100 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $353/month on average.
100
total units
94%
occupancy
$353
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 700 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL 35901 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,835/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,384/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 84% |
How to apply at Daugette Towers
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 700 Forrest Ave, Gadsden; 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 (~$353/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Gadsden
- Forest River Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Colley Homes Public Housing
- Emma Sansom Homes Public Housing
- Carver Village Public Housing
- Campbell Court Public Housing
- Gateway Village Public Housing
- Starnes Park Public Housing
- Princeton Park Apts PB Section 8
- College Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- River Hill Estates PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Kyle Home PB Section 8 | Gadsden | 0.8 km |
| Sally Armstrong Home §811 | Gadsden | 0.8 km |
| Coosa Bend Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gadsden | 1.4 km |
| The Lodge at Greenbridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gadsden | 2.8 km |
| Baptist Retirement Village Ii §202 Senior | Gadsden | 3.5 km |
| Holly Park Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gadsden | 4 km |
| Baptist Retirement Village §202 Senior | Gadsden | 4.3 km |
| Rainbow Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rainbow City | 6.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Gadsden
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Daugette Towers have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Daugette Towers?
Residents report average rents near $353/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 Daugette Towers?
Contact the management office at 700 Forrest Ave in Gadsden. 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.