Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Livingston, AL
There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Livingston with roughly 311 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $283 to $345 per month. Median reported wait: about 1 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Livingston
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Livingston
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Village Public Housing | 110 | $283 | 1 mo |
| Livingston Meadows PB Section 8 | 50 | $345 | — |
| Stratford Manor LIHTC | 47 | — | — |
| Lake Forest Estates Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Alex Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Lake Forest Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Lakeridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Livingston (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston Meadows PB Section 8 | 50 | $345 | — |
| Lake Forest Estates Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Alex Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Lake Forest Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Lakeridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Livingston
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Village Public Housing | 110 | $283 | 1 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Livingston
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Manor LIHTC | 47 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Livingston
- 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
- York, AL
- Birmingham, AL
- Mobile, AL
- Montgomery, AL
- Huntsville, AL
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- Gadsden, AL
- Bessemer, AL
- Selma, AL
- Florence, AL
- Decatur, AL
- Phenix City, AL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.