Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Montgomery, AL
There are 72 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Montgomery with roughly 5,679 assisted units — including 44 project-based Section 8 buildings, 10 public housing developments, and 46 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $208 to $517 per month. Median reported wait: about 37 months.
72
assisted properties
5,679
subsidized units
$363
typical rent
37 mo
median wait
Map of subsidized housing in Montgomery
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Montgomery
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloverland Apts LIHTC | 360 | — | — |
| Gibbs Village Public Housing | 314 | $240 | 38 mo |
| Bristol Downs Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 230 | — | — |
| Paterson Court Public Housing | 198 | $210 | 57 mo |
| Gibbs Village Public Housing | 188 | $248 | 37 mo |
| Southlawn Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 176 | — | — |
| Liberty Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 168 | — | — |
| South Mall Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Parks Place Public Housing | 149 | $354 | 36 mo |
| Pavilion Apt Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Narrow Lane Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 142 | — | — |
| The Plaza at Centennial Hill Phase 2 LIHTC | 129 | — | — |
| The Plaza at Centennial Hill Phase I LIHTC | 129 | — | — |
| Morningview Apts LIHTC | 116 | — | — |
| Virginia Meadows Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Victor Tulane Gardens Public Housing | 102 | $467 | 40 mo |
| Elizabeth Wright Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $360 | — |
| Seton Haven PB Section 8 | 100 | $428 | — |
| Jefferson Davis Apts PB Section 8 | 98 | $301 | — |
| King Williams Apartments F/k/a the Jefferson Davis LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| Estates at Northampton LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| St Jude Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Vista Terrace LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Capitol Heights Place PB Section 8 | 92 | $343 | — |
| Richardson Terrace Public Housing | 90 | $352 | 23 mo |
| Chase Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Lynwood Terrace PB Section 8 | 88 | $308 | — |
| Virginia Downs Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Capitol Heights Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Columbus Square Ii LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Normandale Apts PB Section 8 | 80 | $238 | — |
| Sherwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $208 | — |
| Virginia Downs Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Virginia Pines Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Community Village I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Kendrick's Way LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Ahepa 23-ii Apartments §202 Senior | 71 | $328 | — |
| The Plaza at Centennial Hill Public Housing | 66 | $330 | 30 mo |
| Brookview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| Rosa Parks Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Virginia Meadows Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Westport Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Heritage View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Camellia Gardens PB Section 8 | 50 | $394 | — |
| Capitol Heights Ii §202 Senior | 50 | $338 | — |
| Eastview Retirement Center PB Section 8 | 50 | $414 | — |
| Virginia Pines Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| The Plaza at Centennial Hill 2 Public Housing | 42 | $383 | 29 mo |
| Ashley Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Prado Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Valley Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Columbus Square Phase Two Public Housing | 25 | $517 | 77 mo |
| Ahepa 23 Phase Iii Apartments §202 Senior | 24 | $331 | — |
| Eastbrook Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Eastbrook Apts Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Mcinnis Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Westport Apts Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Eastbrook Apts Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Edgemont Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Westport Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Eastbrook Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Friendship Hall PB Section 8 | 16 | $286 | — |
| Capital City Community Homes §811 | 15 | $298 | — |
| Handi Envir Living Prog PB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
| Sherburn Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 13 | — | — |
| Columbus Square I Public Housing | 10 | — | — |
| Provost Avenue Townhomes LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| Montgomery Community Homes I §811 | 9 | — | — |
| Montgomery Community Homes Ii §811 | 9 | — | — |
| Olive Forest Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Finley Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Olive Forest I LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Montgomery (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Downs Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 230 | — | — |
| Southlawn Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 176 | — | — |
| Liberty Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 168 | — | — |
| South Mall Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Pavilion Apt Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Narrow Lane Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 142 | — | — |
| Virginia Meadows Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Elizabeth Wright Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $360 | — |
| Seton Haven PB Section 8 | 100 | $428 | — |
| Jefferson Davis Apts PB Section 8 | 98 | $301 | — |
| Estates at Northampton LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| St Jude Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Capitol Heights Place PB Section 8 | 92 | $343 | — |
| Chase Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Lynwood Terrace PB Section 8 | 88 | $308 | — |
Public housing developments in Montgomery
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbs Village Public Housing | 314 | $240 | 38 mo |
| Paterson Court Public Housing | 198 | $210 | 57 mo |
| Gibbs Village Public Housing | 188 | $248 | 37 mo |
| Parks Place Public Housing | 149 | $354 | 36 mo |
| Victor Tulane Gardens Public Housing | 102 | $467 | 40 mo |
| Richardson Terrace Public Housing | 90 | $352 | 23 mo |
| The Plaza at Centennial Hill Public Housing | 66 | $330 | 30 mo |
| The Plaza at Centennial Hill 2 Public Housing | 42 | $383 | 29 mo |
| Columbus Square Phase Two Public Housing | 25 | $517 | 77 mo |
| Columbus Square I Public Housing | 10 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Montgomery
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloverland Apts LIHTC | 360 | — | — |
| The Plaza at Centennial Hill Phase 2 LIHTC | 129 | — | — |
| The Plaza at Centennial Hill Phase I LIHTC | 129 | — | — |
| Morningview Apts LIHTC | 116 | — | — |
| King Williams Apartments F/k/a the Jefferson Davis LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| Vista Terrace LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Columbus Square Ii LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Kendrick's Way LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Prado Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Edgemont Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Provost Avenue Townhomes LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| Olive Forest I LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Montgomery
- 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
- Birmingham, AL
- Mobile, AL
- Huntsville, AL
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- Gadsden, AL
- Bessemer, AL
- Selma, AL
- Florence, AL
- Decatur, AL
- Phenix City, AL
- Opelika, AL
- Dothan, AL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.