Roosevelt City Public Housing Birmingham, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Roosevelt City is a Public Housing community in Birmingham, AL with 114 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $316/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 19 months.
114
total units
93%
occupancy
$316
avg resident rent
19 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 3531 45th St SW, Birmingham, AL 35221 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,036/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,729/yr |
| People per unit | 3.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 4% |
How to apply at Roosevelt City
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 3531 45th St 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 (~$316/mo average here).
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- Elyton Village Public Housing
- Rev. Dr. Morrell Todd Community Public Housing
- Smithfield Court Public Housing
- Collegeville Center Public Housing
- North Birmingham Homes Public Housing
- Bankhead Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- Magnolia Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Princeton Towers PB Section 8
- Valley Brook Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph Kimbrough Homes Public Housing | Birmingham | 2 km |
| Fairview Garden LIHTC | Birmingham | 2 km |
| Glenbrook at Oxmoor Valley Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Birmingham | 2.8 km |
| Forest Hills Village Apts PB Section 8 | Birmingham | 3.4 km |
| Cobb Hillside Llc PB Section 8 | Bessemer | 3.4 km |
| Oak Park Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bessemer | 3.4 km |
| Artesian Springs Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brighton | 3.4 km |
| Mattie G. Jackson Gardens Public Housing | Fairfield | 3.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Roosevelt City 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 Roosevelt City?
Residents report average rents near $316/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 Roosevelt City?
Contact the management office at 3531 45th St 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.