Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Fayette, AL
There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Fayette with roughly 433 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $235 to $273 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Fayette
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Fayette
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Ha Public Housing | 151 | $273 | 9 mo |
| Terrace Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $235 | — |
| Mayfair Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| East Side Apartments LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| East Side Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Brookside Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Valley Cove Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Spring Hills Homes §811 | 10 | — | — |
| Johnston Place PB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Fayette (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $235 | — |
| Mayfair Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| East Side Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Valley Cove Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Johnston Place PB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Fayette
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Ha Public Housing | 151 | $273 | 9 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Fayette
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Apartments LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Brookside Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Fayette
- 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.