East Acres Public Housing Decatur, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
East Acres is a Public Housing community in Decatur, AL with 252 units reporting 60% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $326/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 12 months.
252
total units
60%
occupancy
$326
avg resident rent
12 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1023 19th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,710/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,401/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 32% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 25% |
How to apply at East Acres
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 1023 19th Ave SE, Decatur; 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 (~$326/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Decatur
- Sterrs Homes Public Housing
- Jordan-neill Public Housing
- Summer Place I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Presbyterian Towers PB Section 8
- Wesley Acres PB Section 8
- Dogwood Apts PB Section 8
- River Valley LIHTCPB Section 8
- Summer Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Wesley Glen LIHTCPB Section 8
- New Harbor Square Apartments LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkway Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Decatur | 2.8 km |
| Homecorp Usa, Inc §811 | Decatur | 2.8 km |
| Harbor Pointe Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Decatur | 4.2 km |
| Harbor Pointe Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Decatur | 4.2 km |
| Lakeview Apts PB Section 8 | Decatur | 4.7 km |
| Decatur Voa Living Center, Inc §811 | Decatur | 4.8 km |
| Wesley Acres Ii §202 Senior | Decatur | 5.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Decatur
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does East Acres 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 East Acres?
Residents report average rents near $326/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 East Acres?
Contact the management office at 1023 19th Ave SE in Decatur. 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.