Rainbow Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 Rainbow City, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Rainbow Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Rainbow City, AL with 52 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $244/month on average.
52
total units
98%
occupancy
$244
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 Doris St, Rainbow City, AL 35906 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,413/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,320/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
How to apply at Rainbow Apts
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 120 Doris St, Rainbow City; 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 (~$244/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Rainbow City
- Columbia Square Towne Houses PB Section 8
- Meadow Oaks Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Greystone LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley Park PB Section 8 | Attalla | 5.4 km |
| Gateway Village Public Housing | Gadsden | 5.6 km |
| Episcopal Kyle Home PB Section 8 | Gadsden | 5.6 km |
| Sally Armstrong Home §811 | Gadsden | 5.6 km |
| Daugette Towers PB Section 8 | Gadsden | 6.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Rainbow City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Rainbow Apts have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Rainbow Apts?
Residents report average rents near $244/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 Rainbow Apts?
Contact the management office at 120 Doris St in Rainbow City. 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.