Mt Vernon Homes Public Housing Boaz, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mt Vernon Homes is a Public Housing community in Boaz, AL with 100 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $364/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 4 months.
100
total units
97%
occupancy
$364
avg resident rent
4 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $18,621/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,216/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 56% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 19% |
How to apply at Mt Vernon Homes
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; 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 (~$364/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Boaz
- Mt Vernon Homes Public Housing
- Manor House PB Section 8
- Summerville Homes Public Housing
- Savannah Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8
- Adams Crossings LIHTCPB Section 8
- Meadowwood Apartments PB Section 8
- Fox Run South Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek Apts PB Section 8 | Albertville | 6.9 km |
| The Legacy at St. Andrews LIHTC | Sardis City | 8.8 km |
| Alameda Public Housing | Albertville | 8.9 km |
| Cryar Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Albertville | 8.9 km |
| Brookwood Park PB Section 8 | Albertville | 8.9 km |
| Ashbrook LIHTCPB Section 8 | Albertville | 10 km |
| The Colony Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Albertville | 10.5 km |
| The Johnson Home §811 | Albertville | 11.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Boaz
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mt Vernon Homes 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 Mt Vernon Homes?
Residents report average rents near $364/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 Mt Vernon Homes?
Contact the management office in Boaz. 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.