How many low income apartments are in Florala, AL?

HUD administrative data tracks 3 subsidized properties in Florala with approximately 128 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Florala?

Tenant-paid rents in Florala's assisted buildings typically range from about $311 to $379 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Florala?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Florala, AL

There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Florala with roughly 128 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 0 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $311 to $379 per month. Median reported wait: about 2 months.

assisted properties

128

subsidized units

$345

typical rent

2 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Florala

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Florala

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Covington Voa Elderly Housing §202 Senior	44	$379	—
Florala Homes PB Section 8	42	$311	—
Westlawn Hgts/northside Public Housing	42	$342	2 mo

Section 8 apartments in Florala (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
Florala Homes PB Section 8	42	$311	—

Public housing developments in Florala

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
Westlawn Hgts/northside Public Housing	42	$342	2 mo

How to apply for subsidized housing in Florala

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.