Gulf Village Public Housing Mobile, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Gulf Village is a Public Housing community in Mobile, AL with 199 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $289/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 25 months.
199
total units
96%
occupancy
$289
avg resident rent
25 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 235 N Fairport Dr, Mobile, AL 36610 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,446/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,798/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 15% |
How to apply at Gulf Village
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 235 N Fairport Dr, 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 (~$289/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Mobile
- Central Plaza Towers Public Housing
- Orange Grove Homes Public Housing
- South Bay Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Dauphin Gate Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Downtown Renaissance LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ahepa 310 V Vi Vii Apartments PB Section 8
- Tyler Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cottage Hill Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Family Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Heritage Estates PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chickasaw Apartments (family) PB Section 8 | Chickasaw | 1.1 km |
| Chickasaw Rad 34 PB Section 8 | Chickasaw | 1.1 km |
| Alexander Court Apts LIHTC | Prichard | 2.4 km |
| Hope Vi Family Rental Phase Iii Public Housing | Prichard | 2.8 km |
| Thomas Hurst - Rad PB Section 8 | Prichard | 2.8 km |
| Hope Vi Family Sales Phase Iv Public Housing | Prichard | 2.8 km |
| Hope Family Vi LIHTCPB Section 8 | Prichard | 3.3 km |
| Arbor Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Whistler | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mobile
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Gulf Village 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 Gulf Village?
Residents report average rents near $289/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 Gulf Village?
Contact the management office at 235 N Fairport Dr 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.