Smithfield Court Public Housing Birmingham, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Smithfield Court is a Public Housing community in Birmingham, AL with 455 units reporting 80% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $309/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 25 months.
455
total units
80%
occupancy
$309
avg resident rent
25 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 14 8th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35204 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,225/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,700/yr |
| People per unit | 1.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 68% |
How to apply at Smithfield Court
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 14 8th Ave N, 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 (~$309/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Four Winds West PB Section 8 | Birmingham | 2 km |
| Citycenter Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Birmingham | 2 km |
| Harc PB Section 8 | Birmingham | 2 km |
| Monroe Avenue Apts PB Section 8 | Birmingham | 2 km |
| Rickwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Birmingham | 2 km |
| Phoenix Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | Birmingham | 2.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Smithfield Court 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 Smithfield Court?
Residents report average rents near $309/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 Smithfield Court?
Contact the management office at 14 8th Ave N 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.