Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Athens, AL
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Athens with roughly 1,046 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $194 to $381 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Athens
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Athens
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Apartments PB Section 8 | 239 | $276 | — |
| Oakview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Windscape Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Elmwood Apts PB Section 8 | 80 | $321 | — |
| Montclair LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Woodridge Apts PB Section 8 | 72 | $284 | — |
| French Farms Village Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Branch Creek Apartments §202 Senior | 55 | $381 | — |
| Southwind Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Athens Park Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Cottonwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Water Oak Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Bonnie Doone Apts PB Section 8 | 46 | $194 | — |
| Athens Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Athens Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Athens (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Apartments PB Section 8 | 239 | $276 | — |
| Oakview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Windscape Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Elmwood Apts PB Section 8 | 80 | $321 | — |
| Montclair LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Woodridge Apts PB Section 8 | 72 | $284 | — |
| Southwind Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Cottonwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Water Oak Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Bonnie Doone Apts PB Section 8 | 46 | $194 | — |
| Athens Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Athens Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Athens
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Farms Village Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Athens Park Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Athens
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Birmingham, AL
- Mobile, AL
- Montgomery, AL
- Huntsville, AL
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- Gadsden, AL
- Bessemer, AL
- Selma, AL
- Florence, AL
- Decatur, AL
- Phenix City, AL
- Opelika, AL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.