Downs and Westfield Public Housing Clayton, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Downs and Westfield is a Public Housing community in Clayton, AL with 40 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $228/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 2 months.
40
total units
95%
occupancy
$228
avg resident rent
2 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 Cedar St Apt 401, Clayton, AL 36016 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,000/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,177/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 82% |
| One-bedroom share | 26% |
How to apply at Downs and Westfield
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 10 Cedar St Apt 401, Clayton; 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 (~$228/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Clayton
- Barbour County Apts PB Section 8
- Clayton Manor I LIHTC
- Clayton Manor Ii LIHTC
- Pecan Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8
- Starrise Haven LIHTCPB Section 8
← All subsidized housing in Clayton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Downs and Westfield 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 Downs and Westfield?
Residents report average rents near $228/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 Downs and Westfield?
Contact the management office at 10 Cedar St Apt 401 in Clayton. 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.