Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Phenix City, AL
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Phenix City with roughly 1,389 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $317 to $388 per month. Median reported wait: about 7 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Phenix City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Phenix City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Public Housing | 216 | $317 | 7 mo |
| Riverview Public Housing | 202 | $327 | 7 mo |
| Stough Public Housing | 200 | $383 | 6 mo |
| Cotton Run Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Sumbry Hill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Brookwood Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Blake Public Housing | 71 | $376 | 4 mo |
| Edmond Estates PB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Evangeline Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Hallmark at Phenix LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Richmond Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Stonewood Apts PB Section 8 | 50 | $388 | — |
| Tubman Gardens PB Section 8 | 50 | $375 | — |
| Crown Chase LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Springridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Poplar Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Phenix 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Run Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Sumbry Hill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Brookwood Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Edmond Estates PB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Evangeline Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Richmond Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Stonewood Apts PB Section 8 | 50 | $388 | — |
| Tubman Gardens PB Section 8 | 50 | $375 | — |
| Crown Chase LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Springridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Poplar Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Phenix 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Public Housing | 216 | $317 | 7 mo |
| Riverview Public Housing | 202 | $327 | 7 mo |
| Stough Public Housing | 200 | $383 | 6 mo |
| Blake Public Housing | 71 | $376 | 4 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Phenix 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hallmark at Phenix LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Phenix 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
- Birmingham, AL
- Mobile, AL
- Montgomery, AL
- Huntsville, AL
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- Gadsden, AL
- Bessemer, AL
- Selma, AL
- Florence, AL
- Decatur, 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.