Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Florence, AL
There are 24 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Florence with roughly 1,633 assisted units — including 20 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $193 to $392 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Florence
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Florence
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Magnolia Gardens PB Section 8 | 214 | $342 | — |
| Fha Communities PB Section 8 | 199 | $275 | — |
| Courtview Towers PB Section 8 | 164 | $226 | — |
| Montreat Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $377 | — |
| Riverscape Cherry Hill PB Section 8 | 95 | — | — |
| Carver Homes PB Section 8 | 75 | $231 | — |
| Hermitage Place Apts PB Section 8 | 60 | $297 | — |
| Mars Hill Manor PB Section 8 | 60 | $276 | — |
| Creekview Village LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Cypress Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Hickory Trace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Sweetwater Ridge 2019 PB Section 8 | 56 | $388 | — |
| Williams Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Hermitage Oaks PB Section 8 | 50 | $331 | — |
| Double Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Tanner Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Gresham Hills Apts §202 Senior | 40 | $392 | — |
| Heatherwood Apts PB Section 8 | 40 | $273 | — |
| Oak Hollow Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Applegate Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Weeden Heights Apts PB Section 8 | 28 | $193 | — |
| Hermitage Knoll Apts PB Section 8 | 24 | $236 | — |
| Dogwood Terrace §811 | 20 | $355 | — |
| Magnolia Gardens Iii/evergreen Plac §811 | 20 | $315 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Florence (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Magnolia Gardens PB Section 8 | 214 | $342 | — |
| Fha Communities PB Section 8 | 199 | $275 | — |
| Courtview Towers PB Section 8 | 164 | $226 | — |
| Montreat Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $377 | — |
| Riverscape Cherry Hill PB Section 8 | 95 | — | — |
| Carver Homes PB Section 8 | 75 | $231 | — |
| Hermitage Place Apts PB Section 8 | 60 | $297 | — |
| Mars Hill Manor PB Section 8 | 60 | $276 | — |
| Cypress Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Hickory Trace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Sweetwater Ridge 2019 PB Section 8 | 56 | $388 | — |
| Williams Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Hermitage Oaks PB Section 8 | 50 | $331 | — |
| Double Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Tanner Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Florence
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekview Village LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Florence
- 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
- Lexington, AL
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- Birmingham, AL
- Mobile, AL
- Montgomery, AL
- Huntsville, AL
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- Gadsden, AL
- Bessemer, AL
- Selma, AL
- Decatur, AL
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.