Orange Grove Homes Public Housing Mobile, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Orange Grove Homes is a Public Housing community in Mobile, AL with 247 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $274/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 25 months.
247
total units
98%
occupancy
$274
avg resident rent
25 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 560 N Joachim St, Mobile, AL 36603 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,449/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,816/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 21% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 13% |
How to apply at Orange Grove 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 560 N Joachim St, Mobile; 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 (~$274/mo average here).
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- Tyler Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cottage Hill Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Family Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Heritage Estates PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Townhouses Public Housing | Mobile | 0.8 km |
| Cathedral Place Apts PB Section 8 | Mobile | 1.1 km |
| Berkshire Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mobile | 1.1 km |
| Cathedral Place Apts PB Section 8 | Mobile | 1.1 km |
| Baptist Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mobile | 1.1 km |
| Pecan Cove Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mobile | 2 km |
| Magnolia Place §811 | Mobile | 2 km |
| Emerson Gardens Public Housing | Mobile | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Orange Grove 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 Orange Grove Homes?
Residents report average rents near $274/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 Orange Grove Homes?
Contact the management office at 560 N Joachim St in Mobile. 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.