Sterrs Homes Public Housing Decatur, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sterrs Homes is a Public Housing community in Decatur, AL with 202 units reporting 59% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $344/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 16 months.
202
total units
59%
occupancy
$344
avg resident rent
16 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 641 13th Ave NW, Decatur, AL 35601 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,806/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,579/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 23% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 48% |
How to apply at Sterrs 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 641 13th Ave NW, Decatur; 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 (~$344/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Decatur
- East Acres Public Housing
- Jordan-neill Public Housing
- Summer Place I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Presbyterian Towers PB Section 8
- Wesley Acres PB Section 8
- Dogwood Apts PB Section 8
- River Valley LIHTCPB Section 8
- Summer Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Wesley Glen LIHTCPB Section 8
- New Harbor Square Apartments LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Homecorp Usa, Inc §811 | Decatur | 1.4 km |
| Homecorp Usa, Inc §811 | Decatur | 1.4 km |
| Decatur Voa Living Center, Inc §811 | Decatur | 4.5 km |
| Decatur Voa Living Center, Inc §811 | Decatur | 4.5 km |
| Parkway Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Decatur | 4.7 km |
| Parkway Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Decatur | 4.7 km |
| Harbor Pointe Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Decatur | 5.6 km |
| Harbor Pointe Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Decatur | 5.6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Decatur
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sterrs 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 Sterrs Homes?
Residents report average rents near $344/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 Sterrs Homes?
Contact the management office at 641 13th Ave NW in Decatur. 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.