Demetrius C. Newton Gardens Public Housing Fairfield, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Demetrius C. Newton Gardens is a Public Housing community in Fairfield, AL with 102 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $364/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 18 months.
102
total units
96%
occupancy
$364
avg resident rent
18 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 726 55th Pl, Fairfield, AL 35064 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,688/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,827/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 84% |
| One-bedroom share | 15% |
How to apply at Demetrius C. Newton Gardens
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 726 55th Pl, Fairfield; 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 (~$364/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Fairfield
- Mattie G. Jackson Gardens Public Housing
- W. Clyde Williams Terrace PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside West LIHTC | Birmingham | 0.8 km |
| Mcmillon Estates §202 Senior | Birmingham | 0.8 km |
| Mcmillon Estates Ii §202 Senior | Birmingham | 0.8 km |
| South Park Apts LIHTC | Birmingham | 2.8 km |
| Marland Apts Dba Jefferson Avenue PB Section 8 | Birmingham | 2.8 km |
| Fair Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Birmingham | 2.8 km |
| Garden of Hope §202 Senior | Birmingham | 3.4 km |
| Agape House §811 | Birmingham | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Fairfield
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Demetrius C. Newton Gardens 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 Demetrius C. Newton Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $364/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 Demetrius C. Newton Gardens?
Contact the management office at 726 55th Pl in Fairfield. 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.