Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Opelika, AL
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Opelika with roughly 1,363 assisted units — including 13 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $265 to $368 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Opelika
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Opelika
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Homes PB Section 8 | 241 | $368 | — |
| Hardaway Homes PB Section 8 | 238 | $328 | — |
| Pleasant Homes PB Section 8 | 154 | $307 | — |
| Crooked Creek Apts LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Pinehurst Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Tall Oaks Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Ashton Way Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Meadow Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Shiloh LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Solstice LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Midway Gardens PB Section 8 | 50 | $352 | — |
| Timothy Manor Apts PB Section 8 | 50 | $358 | — |
| Jordan's Gate LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Oakwood Apts PB Section 8 | 36 | $265 | — |
| East Ala Group Home PB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Opelika (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Homes PB Section 8 | 241 | $368 | — |
| Hardaway Homes PB Section 8 | 238 | $328 | — |
| Pleasant Homes PB Section 8 | 154 | $307 | — |
| Pinehurst Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Tall Oaks Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Ashton Way Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Meadow Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Solstice LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Midway Gardens PB Section 8 | 50 | $352 | — |
| Timothy Manor Apts PB Section 8 | 50 | $358 | — |
| Jordan's Gate LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Oakwood Apts PB Section 8 | 36 | $265 | — |
| East Ala Group Home PB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Opelika
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crooked Creek Apts LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Shiloh LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Opelika
- 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
- Auburn, 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.