Horizon Homes PB Section 8 Birmingham, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Horizon Homes is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Birmingham, AL with 21 units reporting 133% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $226/month on average.
21
total units
133%
occupancy
$226
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 4201 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222 Map → |
| Average household income | $9,696/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,696/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 100% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 35% |
How to apply at Horizon Homes
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 at 4201 5th Ave S, Birmingham; 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 (~$226/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Pilgrim Homes PB Section 8 | Birmingham | 0.8 km |
| Avondale Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Birmingham | 1.1 km |
| Salerno Home §811 | Birmingham | 2.2 km |
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| Park Place I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Birmingham | 2.5 km |
| Park Place Public Housing | Birmingham | 2.5 km |
| Park Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Birmingham | 2.5 km |
| Yw Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Birmingham | 2.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Horizon Homes 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 Horizon Homes?
Residents report average rents near $226/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 Horizon Homes?
Contact the management office at 4201 5th Ave S 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.