Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Gadsden, AL
There are 21 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Gadsden with roughly 1,931 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 6 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $107 to $379 per month. Median reported wait: about 4 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Gadsden
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Gadsden
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest River Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 248 | — | — |
| Colley Homes Public Housing | 235 | $299 | 3 mo |
| Emma Sansom Homes Public Housing | 219 | $328 | 3 mo |
| Carver Village Public Housing | 160 | $333 | 5 mo |
| Campbell Court Public Housing | 150 | $379 | 7 mo |
| Gateway Village Public Housing | 106 | $324 | 2 mo |
| Starnes Park Public Housing | 102 | $369 | 7 mo |
| Daugette Towers PB Section 8 | 100 | $353 | — |
| Princeton Park Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $349 | — |
| College Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $107 | — |
| River Hill Estates PB Section 8 | 60 | $267 | — |
| Johnson Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Baptist Retirement Village §202 Senior | 55 | $371 | — |
| Coosa Bend Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $129 | — |
| Brookeville Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Baptist Retirement Village Ii §202 Senior | 47 | $368 | — |
| Holly Park Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Melodie Meadow Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| The Lodge at Greenbridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Episcopal Kyle Home PB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
| Sally Armstrong Home §811 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Gadsden (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest River Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 248 | — | — |
| Daugette Towers PB Section 8 | 100 | $353 | — |
| Princeton Park Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $349 | — |
| College Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $107 | — |
| River Hill Estates PB Section 8 | 60 | $267 | — |
| Johnson Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Coosa Bend Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $129 | — |
| Brookeville Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Holly Park Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Melodie Meadow Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| The Lodge at Greenbridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Episcopal Kyle Home PB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Gadsden
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colley Homes Public Housing | 235 | $299 | 3 mo |
| Emma Sansom Homes Public Housing | 219 | $328 | 3 mo |
| Carver Village Public Housing | 160 | $333 | 5 mo |
| Campbell Court Public Housing | 150 | $379 | 7 mo |
| Gateway Village Public Housing | 106 | $324 | 2 mo |
| Starnes Park Public Housing | 102 | $369 | 7 mo |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Gadsden
- 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
- Altoona, AL
- Attalla, AL
- Rainbow City, AL
- Birmingham, AL
- Mobile, AL
- Montgomery, AL
- Huntsville, AL
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- Bessemer, AL
- Selma, AL
- Florence, AL
- Decatur, AL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.