Searcy Homes Public Housing Huntsville, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Searcy Homes is a Public Housing community in Huntsville, AL with 78 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $345/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 5 months.
78
total units
96%
occupancy
$345
avg resident rent
5 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 400A Holmes Ave NW, Huntsville, AL 35801 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,820/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,670/yr |
| People per unit | 3.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 12% |
How to apply at Searcy 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 400A Holmes Ave NW, Huntsville; 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 (~$345/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Huntsville
- Northwoods Public Housing
- Mirabeau Apts LIHTC
- Garden Cove Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Monrovia Flats F/k/a Old Monrovia LIHTC
- Lincoln Public Housing
- Chadwick Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Lakeshore Crossing Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Valley Garden Apts Ii PB Section 8
- Butler Terrace Public Housing
- Johnson Towers Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville Summit LIHTCPB Section 8 | Huntsville | 1.1 km |
| L.r. Patton Apts. Public Housing | Huntsville | 1.4 km |
| Burgundy Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Huntsville | 1.4 km |
| Presbyterian Apts PB Section 8 | Huntsville | 1.4 km |
| Brookside Public Housing | Huntsville | 1.4 km |
| Gateway Place LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Huntsville | 1.4 km |
| Westgate Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Huntsville | 2.2 km |
| Westgate Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Huntsville | 2.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Huntsville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Searcy 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 Searcy Homes?
Residents report average rents near $345/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 Searcy Homes?
Contact the management office at 400A Holmes Ave NW in Huntsville. 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.