How many low income apartments are in Fort Payne, AL?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Fort Payne with approximately 536 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Fort Payne?

Tenant-paid rents in Fort Payne's assisted buildings typically range from about $271 to $358 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 Fort Payne?

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 Fort Payne, AL

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Fort Payne with roughly 536 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $271 to $358 per month. Median reported wait: about 4 months.

assisted properties

536

subsidized units

$315

typical rent

4 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Fort Payne

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Fort Payne

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Williams Ave. Apts. Public Housing	191	$310	5 mo
Lookout Courts Public Housing	84	$271	3 mo
Deerfield Apartments PB Section 8	64	$298	—
North Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8	56	—	—
Spring Grove Apts §202 Senior	53	$358	—
Deer Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Dekalb Villas LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Mountain View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Fort Payne (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
Deerfield Apartments PB Section 8	64	$298	—
North Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8	56	—	—
Deer Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Dekalb Villas LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Mountain View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—

Public housing developments in Fort Payne

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
Williams Ave. Apts. Public Housing	191	$310	5 mo
Lookout Courts Public Housing	84	$271	3 mo

How to apply for subsidized housing in Fort Payne

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.