Farrington Apts PB Section 8 Birmingham, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Farrington Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Birmingham, AL with 83 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $205/month on average.
83
total units
96%
occupancy
$205
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $11,324/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,359/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
How to apply at Farrington Apts
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; 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 (~$205/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monarch Ridge Apts PB Section 8 | Birmingham | 0.8 km |
| Summit Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Birmingham | 1.7 km |
| Amberwood LIHTC | Center Point | 2.4 km |
| Chalkville Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Birmingham | 2.4 km |
| The Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Center Point | 3.4 km |
| Branch Apts at Carson Springs I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Birmingham | 3.4 km |
| The Branch at Carson Springs Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Birmingham | 3.4 km |
| Carson Place §811 | Birmingham | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Farrington Apts 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 Farrington Apts?
Residents report average rents near $205/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 Farrington Apts?
Contact the management office in Birmingham. 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.