How many low income apartments are in Pell City, AL?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Pell City with approximately 460 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Pell City?

Tenant-paid rents in Pell City's assisted buildings typically range from about $341 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 Pell City?

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 Pell City, AL

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Pell City with roughly 460 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $341 to $341 per month. Median reported wait: about 40 months.

assisted properties

460

subsidized units

$341

typical rent

40 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Pell City

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Pell City

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Brookhill Village LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—
Crestview Gardens Public Housing	78	$341	40 mo
Jubilee LIHTC	72	—	—
Clarion Cove LIHTC	60	—	—
Amesbury LIHTCPB Section 8	56	—	—
South Hills LIHTCPB Section 8	56	—	—
Parkwood Apartments LIHTC	48	—	—
Greenwood Homes §811	10	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Pell City (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
Brookhill Village LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—
Amesbury LIHTCPB Section 8	56	—	—
South Hills LIHTCPB Section 8	56	—	—

Public housing developments in Pell City

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
Crestview Gardens Public Housing	78	$341	40 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Pell City

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
Jubilee LIHTC	72	—	—
Clarion Cove LIHTC	60	—	—
Parkwood Apartments LIHTC	48	—	—

How to apply for subsidized housing in Pell City

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.