Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Selma, AL
There are 27 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Selma with roughly 1,693 assisted units — including 17 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 16 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $126 to $366 per month. Median reported wait: about 23 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Selma
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Selma
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Carver Public Housing | 216 | $288 | 18 mo |
| Felix Heights Public Housing | 127 | $311 | 23 mo |
| Rangedale Public Housing | 126 | $366 | 24 mo |
| Addison Way LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Valley Creek Homes Public Housing | 100 | $262 | 11 mo |
| Chanticleer Apts PB Section 8 | 86 | $135 | — |
| Beech Creek Apts PB Section 8 | 80 | $317 | — |
| Magnolia Gardens Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Selma Square Apts PB Section 8 | 67 | $126 | — |
| Hallmark at Selma LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Regis Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| The Lodges on Lincoln LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Woodrow East Subdivision Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Cedar Grove Apartments LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Cedar Terrace Apartments LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Cedar Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Epworth House PB Section 8 | 48 | $349 | — |
| Magnolia Gardens I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Woodrow East Subdivision I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Highland View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Magnolia Senior Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Bradley Homes for Elderly #4 PB Section 8 | 29 | $308 | — |
| Minter Terrace Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Cosby Rentals LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Hilltop Manor Apartments §202 Senior | 19 | $345 | — |
| Moss Court Public Housing | 12 | $296 | 27 mo |
| Minter Terrace Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Selma (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Way LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Chanticleer Apts PB Section 8 | 86 | $135 | — |
| Beech Creek Apts PB Section 8 | 80 | $317 | — |
| Magnolia Gardens Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Selma Square Apts PB Section 8 | 67 | $126 | — |
| Regis Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Woodrow East Subdivision Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Cedar Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Epworth House PB Section 8 | 48 | $349 | — |
| Magnolia Gardens I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Woodrow East Subdivision I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Highland View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Magnolia Senior Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Bradley Homes for Elderly #4 PB Section 8 | 29 | $308 | — |
| Minter Terrace Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Selma
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Carver Public Housing | 216 | $288 | 18 mo |
| Felix Heights Public Housing | 127 | $311 | 23 mo |
| Rangedale Public Housing | 126 | $366 | 24 mo |
| Valley Creek Homes Public Housing | 100 | $262 | 11 mo |
| Moss Court Public Housing | 12 | $296 | 27 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Selma
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 Selma LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| The Lodges on Lincoln LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Cedar Grove Apartments LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Cedar Terrace Apartments LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Selma
- 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
- 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.