Southwood Gardens PB Section 8 Russellville, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Southwood Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Russellville, AL with 50 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $442/month on average.
50
total units
88%
occupancy
$442
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $18,570/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,812/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 47% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 79% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Southwood Gardens
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office; 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 (~$442/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Russellville
- Westside Public Housing
- Village Square Apts PB Section 8
- Charles Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Creekstone Apts LIHTC
- Willow Bend Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Fox Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Fox Ridge Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Regency Plaza Apts PB Section 8
- Redwood Apts LIHTC
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Southwood Gardens have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Southwood Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $442/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 Southwood Gardens?
Contact the management office in Russellville. 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.