Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Madison, AL
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Madison with roughly 925 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $384 to $414 per month. Median reported wait: about 57 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Madison
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Madison
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Homes Public Housing | 299 | $384 | 18 mo |
| Arbors of Madison LIHTC | 204 | — | — |
| Hunters Chase LIHTC | 91 | — | — |
| Stoneridge Villas F/k/a Balch Road Senior Cottages LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Eagle's Landing Development LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Dublin Village §202 Senior | 57 | $389 | — |
| Arlington Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Eagle Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Triana Ha Public Housing | 24 | $414 | 96 mo |
| Stoneridge Villas Public Housing | 5 | — | — |
| Stoneridge Villas Ii Public Housing | 3 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Madison (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle's Landing Development LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Arlington Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Eagle Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Madison
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Homes Public Housing | 299 | $384 | 18 mo |
| Triana Ha Public Housing | 24 | $414 | 96 mo |
| Stoneridge Villas Public Housing | 5 | — | — |
| Stoneridge Villas Ii Public Housing | 3 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Madison
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbors of Madison LIHTC | 204 | — | — |
| Hunters Chase LIHTC | 91 | — | — |
| Stoneridge Villas F/k/a Balch Road Senior Cottages LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Madison
- 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
- Huntsville, AL
- Birmingham, AL
- Mobile, AL
- Montgomery, AL
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- Gadsden, AL
- Bessemer, AL
- Selma, AL
- Florence, AL
- Decatur, AL
- Phenix City, AL
- Opelika, AL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.