Russell B Harris Homes Public Housing Birmingham, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Russell B Harris Homes is a Public Housing community in Birmingham, AL with 188 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $454/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 17 months.
188
total units
95%
occupancy
$454
avg resident rent
17 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 508 Brussels Cir, Birmingham, AL 35212 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,873/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,570/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 27% |
How to apply at Russell B Harris 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 508 Brussels Cir, 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 (~$454/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Faush Metropolitan Manor PB Section 8 | Birmingham | 1.7 km |
| Don L West Teamster Manor PB Section 8 | Birmingham | 1.7 km |
| East Plaza Senior Living Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Birmingham | 1.7 km |
| Augusta Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Irondale | 2.2 km |
| Deville Place PB Section 8 | Birmingham | 2.2 km |
| East Lake House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Birmingham | 2.4 km |
| Gerry Fullan House PB Section 8 | Birmingham | 2.5 km |
| Villa Maria Manor PB Section 8 | Birmingham | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Russell B Harris 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 Russell B Harris Homes?
Residents report average rents near $454/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 Russell B Harris Homes?
Contact the management office at 508 Brussels Cir 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.