Jackson Heights Public Housing Lanett, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Jackson Heights is a Public Housing community in Lanett, AL with 242 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $304/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 19 months.
242
total units
97%
occupancy
$304
avg resident rent
19 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1118 N 13th St, Lanett, AL 36863 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,987/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,723/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 28% |
How to apply at Jackson Heights
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 1118 N 13th St, Lanett; 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 (~$304/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Lanett
- Crystal Springs Public Housing
- Garden Greene Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| O. J. Cook Apts Public Housing | West Point | 2.5 km |
| College Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | West Point | 2.8 km |
| Forest Mill LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | West Point | 3.5 km |
| Sylvia Word Manor PB Section 8 | Valley | 4.7 km |
| West Point Village I LIHTCPB Section 8 | West Point | 5.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Lanett
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Jackson Heights 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 Jackson Heights?
Residents report average rents near $304/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 Jackson Heights?
Contact the management office at 1118 N 13th St in Lanett. 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.