Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Sylacauga, AL
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Sylacauga with roughly 1,053 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $254 to $408 per month. Median reported wait: about 4 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Sylacauga
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Sylacauga
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Court Public Housing | 309 | $280 | 4 mo |
| Sylavon Court Public Housing | 219 | $380 | 3 mo |
| Sylavon Towers Public Housing | 97 | $322 | 2 mo |
| Coosa Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Sylacauga Manor PB Section 8 | 50 | $330 | — |
| Marble Valley Manor Apts LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Sylacauga Garden Apts Iii LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Sylacauga Heritage Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Mtn View & Highland Apts. Public Housing | 40 | $298 | 11 mo |
| Miranda Villas I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Miranda Villas Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Main Avenue Apartments §202 Senior | 24 | $408 | — |
| Westchester Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Hickory Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Hillwood PB Section 8 | 15 | $254 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Sylacauga (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coosa Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Sylacauga Manor PB Section 8 | 50 | $330 | — |
| Sylacauga Heritage Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Miranda Villas I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Miranda Villas Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Westchester Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Hickory Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Hillwood PB Section 8 | 15 | $254 | — |
Public housing developments in Sylacauga
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Court Public Housing | 309 | $280 | 4 mo |
| Sylavon Court Public Housing | 219 | $380 | 3 mo |
| Sylavon Towers Public Housing | 97 | $322 | 2 mo |
| Mtn View & Highland Apts. Public Housing | 40 | $298 | 11 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Sylacauga
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marble Valley Manor Apts LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Sylacauga Garden Apts Iii LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Sylacauga
- 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
- Talladega, 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.