Thompson Manor PB Section 8 Bessemer, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Thompson Manor is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Bessemer, AL with 56 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $377/month on average.
56
total units
95%
occupancy
$377
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1520 Exeter Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,756/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,669/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 91% |
How to apply at Thompson Manor
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 at 1520 Exeter Ave, 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 (~$377/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Bessemer
- Southside Homes Public Housing
- 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
- 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 |
| Peppertree Apts PB Section 8 | Bessemer | 2 km |
| Oak Park Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bessemer | 3.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Bessemer
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Thompson Manor 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 Thompson Manor?
Residents report average rents near $377/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 Thompson Manor?
Contact the management office at 1520 Exeter Ave 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.