Oak Trace Apts PB Section 8 Tuscaloosa, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Oak Trace Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Tuscaloosa, AL with 76 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $296/month on average.
76
total units
91%
occupancy
$296
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5775 McFarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,125/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,383/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 23% |
How to apply at Oak Trace 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 5775 McFarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa; 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 (~$296/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mcconnell Hills PB Section 8 | Tuscaloosa | 1.4 km |
| Hallmark Garden Parkway LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tuscaloosa | 1.4 km |
| Pine Cone Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Tuscaloosa | 1.4 km |
| Branscomb Public Housing | Tuscaloosa | 2 km |
| Running Brook Apts PB Section 8 | Tuscaloosa | 2 km |
| Jackson Ii Apartments Public Housing | Tuscaloosa | 2 km |
| Jackson Ii Apartments PB Section 8 | Tuscaloosa | 2 km |
| Forrester Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tuscaloosa | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Oak Trace 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 Oak Trace Apts?
Residents report average rents near $296/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 Oak Trace Apts?
Contact the management office at 5775 McFarland Blvd E in Tuscaloosa. 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.