George Washington Carver Public Housing Selma, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
George Washington Carver is a Public Housing community in Selma, AL with 216 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $288/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 18 months.
216
total units
93%
occupancy
$288
avg resident rent
18 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $12,642/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,036/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 43% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 21% |
How to apply at George Washington Carver
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; 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 (~$288/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Selma
- Felix Heights Public Housing
- Rangedale Public Housing
- Addison Way LIHTCPB Section 8
- Valley Creek Homes Public Housing
- Chanticleer Apts PB Section 8
- Beech Creek Apts PB Section 8
- Magnolia Gardens Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Selma Square Apts PB Section 8
- Hallmark at Selma LIHTC
- Regis Square LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Manor Apartments §202 Senior | Selma | 0.8 km |
| Bradley Homes for Elderly #4 PB Section 8 | Selma | 2.8 km |
| The Lodges on Lincoln LIHTC | Selma | 3.4 km |
| Epworth House PB Section 8 | Selma | 3.5 km |
| Cedar Terrace Apartments LIHTC | Selma | 4 km |
| Cedar Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Selma | 4 km |
| Highland View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Selma | 4 km |
| Woodrow East Subdivision Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Selma | 4.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does George Washington Carver 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 George Washington Carver?
Residents report average rents near $288/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 George Washington Carver?
Contact the management office in Selma. 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.