Tom Brown Village Public Housing Birmingham, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Tom Brown Village is a Public Housing community in Birmingham, AL with 223 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $333/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 14 months.
223
total units
90%
occupancy
$333
avg resident rent
14 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 524 41st Pl N, Birmingham, AL 35222 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,453/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,088/yr |
| People per unit | 3.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 15% |
How to apply at Tom Brown Village
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 524 41st Pl N, Birmingham; 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 (~$333/mo average here).
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- Elyton Village Public Housing
- Rev. Dr. Morrell Todd Community Public Housing
- Smithfield Court Public Housing
- Collegeville Center Public Housing
- North Birmingham Homes Public Housing
- Bankhead Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- Magnolia Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Princeton Towers PB Section 8
- Valley Brook Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Flats at Colebridge LIHTC | Tarrant | 1.1 km |
| Nestlewood Public Housing | Tarrant | 1.4 km |
| East Birmingham Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Birmingham | 1.4 km |
| Presbyterian Manor Apts PB Section 8 | Tarrant | 2.2 km |
| Salerno Home §811 | Birmingham | 2.4 km |
| Gerry Fullan House PB Section 8 | Birmingham | 2.8 km |
| Avondale Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Birmingham | 3.4 km |
| Faush Metropolitan Manor PB Section 8 | Birmingham | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Tom Brown Village 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 Tom Brown Village?
Residents report average rents near $333/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 Tom Brown Village?
Contact the management office at 524 41st Pl N in Birmingham. 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.