Lookout Courts Public Housing Fort Payne, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lookout Courts is a Public Housing community in Fort Payne, AL with 84 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $271/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 3 months.
84
total units
100%
occupancy
$271
avg resident rent
3 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2004 Watkins Ave NE Apt 138, Fort Payne, AL 35967 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,928/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,573/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 45% |
How to apply at Lookout Courts
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 2004 Watkins Ave NE Apt 138, Fort Payne; 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 (~$271/mo average here).
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- Deer Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8
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← All subsidized housing in Fort Payne
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lookout Courts 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 Lookout Courts?
Residents report average rents near $271/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 Lookout Courts?
Contact the management office at 2004 Watkins Ave NE Apt 138 in Fort Payne. 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.