Southside Homes Public Housing Bessemer, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Southside Homes is a Public Housing community in Bessemer, AL with 395 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $275/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 16 months.
395
total units
97%
occupancy
$275
avg resident rent
16 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2317 Carolina Ter, Bessemer, AL 35020 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,402/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,895/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 32% |
How to apply at Southside 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 2317 Carolina Ter, Bessemer; 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 (~$275/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Bessemer
- Davis Asbury Llc PB Section 8
- Oak Ridge/terrace Mnr I/terrace Mnr Ii Public Housing
- Braswell Homes Public Housing
- Flint Hill Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8
- Kate Waller Homes Public Housing
- Jess Lanier Manor PB Section 8
- Cobb Hillside Llc PB Section 8
- Pines Apts PB Section 8
- Thompson Manor PB Section 8
- Pepper Tree Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Manor PB Section 8 | Bessemer | 1.4 km |
| Vera House PB Section 8 | Bessemer | 1.4 km |
| Oak Park Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bessemer | 2 km |
| Artesian Springs Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brighton | 3.4 km |
| Peppertree Apts PB Section 8 | Bessemer | 3.7 km |
| Roosevelt City Public Housing | Birmingham | 5.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Bessemer
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Southside 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 Southside Homes?
Residents report average rents near $275/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 Southside Homes?
Contact the management office at 2317 Carolina Ter in Bessemer. 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.