Princeton Towers PB Section 8 Birmingham, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Princeton Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Birmingham, AL with 240 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $354/month on average.
240
total units
92%
occupancy
$354
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 909 Princeton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,784/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,784/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Princeton Towers
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 909 Princeton 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 (~$354/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Four Winds West PB Section 8 | Birmingham | 0.8 km |
| Harc PB Section 8 | Birmingham | 0.8 km |
| Monroe Avenue Apts PB Section 8 | Birmingham | 0.8 km |
| Rickwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Birmingham | 0.8 km |
| Janmar Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Birmingham | 0.8 km |
| Deer Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Birmingham | 1.4 km |
| Glenbrook at Oxmoor-hopevi Phase I Public Housing | Birmingham | 2.2 km |
| Alameda Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Birmingham | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Princeton Towers 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 Princeton Towers?
Residents report average rents near $354/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 Princeton Towers?
Contact the management office at 909 Princeton 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.