Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Scottsboro, AL
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Scottsboro with roughly 542 assisted units — including 9 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 $301 to $301 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Scottsboro
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Scottsboro
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boggus Homes PB Section 8 | 150 | $301 | — |
| Austin Springs Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| The Timbers at Galloway LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Scottsboro East PB Section 8 | 50 | $301 | — |
| Scottsboro Villas LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Beaver Cove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Crawford Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Park Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Sunset Square Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Sunset Square Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Scottsboro Group Home PB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Scottsboro (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boggus Homes PB Section 8 | 150 | $301 | — |
| Austin Springs Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Scottsboro East PB Section 8 | 50 | $301 | — |
| Beaver Cove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Crawford Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Park Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Sunset Square Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Sunset Square Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Scottsboro Group Home PB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Scottsboro
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Timbers at Galloway LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Scottsboro Villas LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Scottsboro
- 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
- Pisgah, AL
- Stevenson, AL
- Birmingham, AL
- Mobile, AL
- Montgomery, AL
- Huntsville, AL
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- Gadsden, AL
- Bessemer, AL
- Selma, AL
- Florence, AL
- Decatur, AL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.