Starnes Park Public Housing Gadsden, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Starnes Park is a Public Housing community in Gadsden, AL with 102 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $369/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 7 months.
102
total units
96%
occupancy
$369
avg resident rent
7 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 Starnes Park, Gadsden, AL 35903 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,677/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,626/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 16% |
How to apply at Starnes Park
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 301 Starnes Park, Gadsden; 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 (~$369/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Gadsden
- Forest River Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Colley Homes Public Housing
- Emma Sansom Homes Public Housing
- Carver Village Public Housing
- Campbell Court Public Housing
- Gateway Village Public Housing
- Daugette Towers PB Section 8
- Princeton Park Apts PB Section 8
- College Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- River Hill Estates PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baptist Retirement Village §202 Senior | Gadsden | 0.8 km |
| The Lodge at Greenbridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gadsden | 2.4 km |
| Holly Park Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gadsden | 3.3 km |
| Coosa Bend Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gadsden | 3.4 km |
| Melodie Meadow Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gadsden | 3.7 km |
| Episcopal Kyle Home PB Section 8 | Gadsden | 4.3 km |
| Sally Armstrong Home §811 | Gadsden | 4.3 km |
| Brookeville Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gadsden | 4.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Gadsden
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Starnes Park 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 Starnes Park?
Residents report average rents near $369/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 Starnes Park?
Contact the management office at 301 Starnes Park in Gadsden. 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.