Monroe Avenue Apts PB Section 8 Birmingham, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Monroe Avenue Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Birmingham, AL with 41 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $337/month on average.
41
total units
93%
occupancy
$337
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1400 Monroe Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,039/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,057/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
How to apply at Monroe Avenue Apts
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 1400 Monroe Ave SW, 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 (~$337/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1028 Tuscaloosa Ave Sw LIHTC | Birmingham | 0.8 km |
| Deer Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Birmingham | 1.1 km |
| 1228 Tuscaloosa Ave Sw LIHTC | Birmingham | 1.4 km |
| South Park Apts LIHTC | Birmingham | 2 km |
| Tuxedo Terrace Ii Public Housing | Birmingham | 2 km |
| Fair Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Birmingham | 2 km |
| Alameda Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Birmingham | 2.2 km |
| Garden of Hope §202 Senior | Birmingham | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Monroe Avenue Apts 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 Monroe Avenue Apts?
Residents report average rents near $337/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 Monroe Avenue Apts?
Contact the management office at 1400 Monroe Ave SW 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.