Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bessemer, AL
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bessemer with roughly 1,842 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $190 to $517 per month. Median reported wait: about 15 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Bessemer
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bessemer
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Homes Public Housing | 395 | $275 | 16 mo |
| Davis Asbury Llc PB Section 8 | 198 | $302 | — |
| Oak Ridge/terrace Mnr I/terrace Mnr Ii Public Housing | 172 | $517 | 13 mo |
| Braswell Homes Public Housing | 170 | $292 | 13 mo |
| Flint Hill Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 136 | — | — |
| Kate Waller Homes Public Housing | 135 | $295 | 16 mo |
| Jess Lanier Manor PB Section 8 | 120 | $346 | — |
| Cobb Hillside Llc PB Section 8 | 110 | $368 | — |
| Pines Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $190 | — |
| Thompson Manor PB Section 8 | 56 | $377 | — |
| Pepper Tree Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Peppertree Apts PB Section 8 | 50 | $258 | — |
| Roosevelt Manor PB Section 8 | 50 | $305 | — |
| Roosevelt Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Oak Park Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Vera House PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Bessemer (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Asbury Llc PB Section 8 | 198 | $302 | — |
| Flint Hill Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 136 | — | — |
| Jess Lanier Manor PB Section 8 | 120 | $346 | — |
| Cobb Hillside Llc PB Section 8 | 110 | $368 | — |
| Pines Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $190 | — |
| Thompson Manor PB Section 8 | 56 | $377 | — |
| Pepper Tree Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Peppertree Apts PB Section 8 | 50 | $258 | — |
| Roosevelt Manor PB Section 8 | 50 | $305 | — |
| Roosevelt Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Oak Park Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Vera House PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Bessemer
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Homes Public Housing | 395 | $275 | 16 mo |
| Oak Ridge/terrace Mnr I/terrace Mnr Ii Public Housing | 172 | $517 | 13 mo |
| Braswell Homes Public Housing | 170 | $292 | 13 mo |
| Kate Waller Homes Public Housing | 135 | $295 | 16 mo |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Bessemer
- 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
- Center Point, AL
- Fairfield, AL
- Hoover, AL
- Tarrant, AL
- Warrior, AL
- Mobile, AL
- Montgomery, AL
- Huntsville, AL
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- Gadsden, AL
- Selma, AL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.