How many low income apartments are in Guntersville, AL?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Guntersville 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 Guntersville?

Tenant-paid rents in Guntersville's assisted buildings typically range from about $296 to $341 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 Guntersville?

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 Guntersville, AL

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Guntersville with roughly 536 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $296 to $341 per month. Median reported wait: about 10 months.

assisted properties

536

subsidized units

$319

typical rent

10 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Guntersville

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Guntersville

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Hembree Homes Public Housing	144	$337	7 mo
Crain Courts Public Housing	138	$296	10 mo
Addn Martin Manor Public Housing	66	$341	11 mo
Cedar Ridge Apts LIHTC	48	—	—
Mountain Lakes LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Mill Run LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Ridgewood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Lakeview Estates LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Guntersville (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
Mountain Lakes LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Mill Run LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Ridgewood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Lakeview Estates LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—

Public housing developments in Guntersville

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
Hembree Homes Public Housing	144	$337	7 mo
Crain Courts Public Housing	138	$296	10 mo
Addn Martin Manor Public Housing	66	$341	11 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Guntersville

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
Cedar Ridge Apts LIHTC	48	—	—

How to apply for subsidized housing in Guntersville

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.