Northside Homes Public Housing Rainsville, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Northside Homes is a Public Housing community in Rainsville, AL with 98 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $364/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 6 months.
98
total units
99%
occupancy
$364
avg resident rent
6 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 11 Goggins Dr, Rainsville, AL 35986 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,428/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,064/yr |
| People per unit | 1.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 42% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 82% |
| One-bedroom share | 30% |
How to apply at Northside 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 at 11 Goggins Dr, Rainsville; 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 Rainsville
- Jackson Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Raintree Apts LIHTC
- Sandy Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sherwood Knoll LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Geraldine Homes Public Housing | Fyffe | 6.7 km |
| Deer Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fort Payne | 12.1 km |
| Cumberland Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | Section | 13.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Rainsville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Northside 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 Northside 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 Northside Homes?
Contact the management office at 11 Goggins Dr in Rainsville. 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.