Emerson Gardens Public Housing Mobile, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Emerson Gardens is a Public Housing community in Mobile, AL with 94 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $375/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 24 months.
94
total units
96%
occupancy
$375
avg resident rent
24 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 701A Charleston St, Mobile, AL 36603 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,666/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,677/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 92% |
How to apply at Emerson 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 701A Charleston St, 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 (~$375/mo average here).
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Place Apts PB Section 8 | Mobile | 1.1 km |
| Berkshire Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mobile | 1.1 km |
| Cathedral Place Apts PB Section 8 | Mobile | 1.1 km |
| Baptist Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mobile | 1.1 km |
| Oaklawn Homes Public Housing | Mobile | 1.4 km |
| Magnolia Place §811 | Mobile | 2 km |
| Renaissance LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mobile | 2.2 km |
| The Renaissance Family Public Housing | Mobile | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Emerson 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 Emerson Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $375/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 Emerson Gardens?
Contact the management office at 701A Charleston St 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.