Douglas Public Housing Phenix City, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Douglas is a Public Housing community in Phenix City, AL with 216 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $317/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 7 months.
216
total units
92%
occupancy
$317
avg resident rent
7 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 300A Fred Douglas Apts, Phenix City, AL 36867 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,516/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,097/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 25% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 39% |
How to apply at Douglas
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 300A Fred Douglas Apts, Phenix City; 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 (~$317/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Phenix City
- Riverview Public Housing
- Stough Public Housing
- Cotton Run Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sumbry Hill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Brookwood Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Blake Public Housing
- Edmond Estates PB Section 8
- Evangeline Heights LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hallmark at Phenix LIHTC
- Richmond Park LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Phenix City | 0.8 km |
| Poplar Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Phenix City | 1.1 km |
| Tubman Gardens PB Section 8 | Phenix City | 1.4 km |
| Ralston Towers PB Section 8 | Columbus | 1.7 km |
| Stonewood Apts PB Section 8 | Phenix City | 1.7 km |
| Btw - Chapman Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbus | 2 km |
| Mill Village LIHTC | Columbus | 2 km |
| Edison Lane Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbus | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Phenix City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Douglas 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 Douglas?
Residents report average rents near $317/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 Douglas?
Contact the management office at 300A Fred Douglas Apts in Phenix City. 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.