Vera House PB Section 8 Bessemer, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Vera House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Bessemer, AL with 10 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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occupancy
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1618 8th Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020 Map → |
How to apply at Vera House
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 1618 8th Ave N, 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.
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
- Thompson Manor PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peppertree Apts PB Section 8 | Bessemer | 2.4 km |
| Oak Park Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bessemer | 3.4 km |
| Artesian Springs Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brighton | 4.7 km |
| Roosevelt City Public Housing | Birmingham | 6.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Bessemer
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Vera House 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 Vera House?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Vera House?
Contact the management office at 1618 8th Ave N 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.