Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Decatur, AL
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Decatur with roughly 1,398 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $316 to $412 per month. Median reported wait: about 12 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Decatur
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Decatur
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Acres Public Housing | 252 | $326 | 12 mo |
| Sterrs Homes Public Housing | 202 | $344 | 16 mo |
| Jordan-neill Public Housing | 146 | $400 | 9 mo |
| Summer Place I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 136 | — | — |
| Presbyterian Towers PB Section 8 | 101 | $412 | — |
| Wesley Acres PB Section 8 | 100 | $412 | — |
| Dogwood Apts PB Section 8 | 60 | $319 | — |
| River Valley LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Summer Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Wesley Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| New Harbor Square Apartments LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Harbor Pointe Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Harbor Pointe Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Lakeview Apts PB Section 8 | 38 | $316 | — |
| Parkway Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | $322 | — |
| Wesley Acres Ii §202 Senior | 20 | $329 | — |
| Homecorp Usa, Inc §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Decatur Voa Living Center, Inc §811 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Decatur (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Place I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 136 | — | — |
| Presbyterian Towers PB Section 8 | 101 | $412 | — |
| Wesley Acres PB Section 8 | 100 | $412 | — |
| Dogwood Apts PB Section 8 | 60 | $319 | — |
| River Valley LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Summer Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Wesley Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Harbor Pointe Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Harbor Pointe Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Lakeview Apts PB Section 8 | 38 | $316 | — |
| Parkway Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | $322 | — |
Public housing developments in Decatur
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Acres Public Housing | 252 | $326 | 12 mo |
| Sterrs Homes Public Housing | 202 | $344 | 16 mo |
| Jordan-neill Public Housing | 146 | $400 | 9 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Decatur
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Harbor Square Apartments LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Decatur
- 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
- Hartselle, AL
- Birmingham, AL
- Mobile, AL
- Montgomery, AL
- Huntsville, AL
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- Gadsden, AL
- Bessemer, AL
- Selma, AL
- Florence, 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.