Emma Sansom Homes Public Housing Gadsden, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Emma Sansom Homes is a Public Housing community in Gadsden, AL with 219 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $328/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 3 months.
219
total units
97%
occupancy
$328
avg resident rent
3 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 213A N 21st St, Gadsden, AL 35904 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,743/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,132/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 85% |
| One-bedroom share | 17% |
How to apply at Emma Sansom Homes
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 213A N 21st St, Gadsden; 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 (~$328/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Gadsden
- Forest River Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Colley Homes Public Housing
- Carver Village Public Housing
- Campbell Court Public Housing
- Gateway Village Public Housing
- Starnes Park Public Housing
- Daugette Towers PB Section 8
- Princeton Park Apts PB Section 8
- College Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- River Hill Estates PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Kyle Home PB Section 8 | Gadsden | 1.4 km |
| Sally Armstrong Home §811 | Gadsden | 1.4 km |
| Coosa Bend Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gadsden | 2.5 km |
| The Lodge at Greenbridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gadsden | 4.2 km |
| Holly Park Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gadsden | 5.2 km |
| Baptist Retirement Village Ii §202 Senior | Gadsden | 5.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Gadsden
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Emma Sansom Homes 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 Emma Sansom Homes?
Residents report average rents near $328/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 Emma Sansom Homes?
Contact the management office at 213A N 21st St in Gadsden. 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.