Carlton, AL Low Income Housing

Carlton, AL Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Carlton, AL

How do I qualify for low income housing in Carlton, AL?
To qualify for low income housing in Alabama, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Carlton, AL

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Carlton, AL, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Carlton, AL. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Carlton, Alabama - Clarke County

Studio Apartments $573
One Bedroom Apartments $740
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,052
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,260

List of Low Income Housing in or near Carlton, AL

Cottonwood Estates - Affordable Housing - Jackson

520 East Pearl Street
Jackson, AL - 36545
(251) 275-4879
Income Restricted Affordable Apartment Living. Program type: Income Restricted / Low-Income / Affordable Housing Number of Units: 48 Floor plans: 2 and 3 bedroom Property email address: cottonwood.estates@olympiaproperties.info Amenities:     Community Building     Computer Center     Playground     Mail Center     Gazebo     Bus Stop     Washer/Dryer Connections     Private Patio/Balcony     Outdoor Storage     Water, Sewer, Garbage Removal Included in Rent This is a Low Income Housing community. Income restrictions apply. Contact the property for current availability; wait-lists may apply. ...see full details
Clarke County
Listing Location: 5.71 miles from Carlton


The Arc Home - Jackson

227 Mcintyre Avenue
Jackson, AL - 36545
(251)-246-3000
The Arc Home is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact The Arc Home for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Clarke County
Listing Location: 5.82 miles from Carlton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

The Grove Apartments - Jackson

101 1 2 Grove Drive
Jackson, AL - 36545
251-246-2177
The Grove Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact The Grove Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Clarke County
Listing Location: 6.85 miles from Carlton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Coventry Gardens - Affordable Housing - Grove Hill

460 W. Cobb Street
Grove Hill, AL - 36451
(251) 275-4879
Income Restricted Affordable Apartment Living. Program type: Income Restricted / Low-Income / Affordable Housing Number of Units: 32 Floor plans: 2 and 3 bedroom Property email address: Coventry.Garden@olympiaproperties.info Amenities:     Office     Laundry Facility     Playground     Washer/Dryer Connections     Water, Sewer, Garbage Removal Included in Rent This is a Low Income Housing community. Income restrictions apply. Contact the property for current availability; wait-lists may apply. ...see full details
Clarke County
Listing Location: 8.94 miles from Carlton


Pinehurst Apartments - Thomasville

7000 Pinehurst Drive
Thomasville, AL - 36784
(334) 636-4341
Pinehurst Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Pinehurst Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Clarke County
Listing Location: 21.67 miles from Carlton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Peachtree Apartments - Pine Hill

40 Frank Smith Road
Pine Hill, AL - 36769
(334) 963-4532
Peachtree Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Peachtree Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Clarke County
Listing Location: 26.99 miles from Carlton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Carlton, AL

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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