Driftwood Acres PB Section 8 Mobile, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Driftwood Acres is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Mobile, AL with 40 units reporting 70% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $414/month on average.
40
total units
70%
occupancy
$414
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3900 Martin Ct, Mobile, AL 36605 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,163/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,969/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 65% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
How to apply at Driftwood Acres
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 3900 Martin Ct, Mobile; 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 (~$414/mo average here).
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- Ahepa 310 V Vi Vii Apartments PB Section 8
- Tyler Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cottage Hill Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Family Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Bend Ii Apts PB Section 8 | Mobile | 1.1 km |
| Sunset on the Bayou LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mobile | 1.4 km |
| Isle Parkway Apts PB Section 8 | Mobile | 1.4 km |
| Mobile Community Homes PB Section 8 | Mobile | 3.4 km |
| Sophia's Landing Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mobile | 6 km |
| Christopherson Estates §811 | Mobile | 6 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Driftwood Acres 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 Driftwood Acres?
Residents report average rents near $414/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 Driftwood Acres?
Contact the management office at 3900 Martin Ct in Mobile. 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.