Mobile, AL Low Income Housing

Mobile, AL Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Mobile, AL

How do I qualify for low income housing in Mobile, 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 Mobile, AL

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Mobile, 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 Mobile, 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 Mobile, Alabama - Mobile County

Studio Apartments $793
One Bedroom Apartments $986
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,318
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,400

List of Low Income Housing in or near Mobile, AL

Driftwood Acres - South Haven Apartments

Driftwood Acres - South Haven Apartments - Mobile

3577 Dauphin Island Pkwy.
Mobile, AL - 36605
(251) 471-1061
Mobile County

Jefferson Place - AL - Mobile

510 S. Scott St.
Mobile, AL - 36603
(251) 436-8773
Mobile County

Bayou Plaza Apartments

Bayou Plaza Apartments - Mobile

600 South Bayou Street
Mobile, AL - 36603
(251) 436-8773
Mobile County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): I don’t know
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Azalea Pointe Apartments

Azalea Pointe Apartments - Mobile

651 Azalea Road
Mobile, AL - 36609
(251) 666-1738
Mobile County

Ahepa 310 V - Senior Affordable Housing Apartments

Ahepa 310 V - Senior Affordable Housing Apartments - Mobile

100 Ahepa Lane
Mobile, AL - 36609
(251)666-5696
Mobile County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Ahepa 310 II - Senior Affordable Living Apartments

Ahepa 310 II - Senior Affordable Living Apartments - Mobile

2550 Hillcrest Rd
Mobile, AL - 36695
(251) 660-1783
Mobile County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Ahepa 310 - Senior Affordable LivingApartments

Ahepa 310 - Senior Affordable LivingApartments - Mobile

2550 Hillcrest Rd
Mobile, AL - 36609
(251)660-1783
Mobile County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Ahepa 310 VI - Senior Affordable Housing Apartments

Ahepa 310 VI - Senior Affordable Housing Apartments - Mobile

5223 Cottage Hill Rd.
Mobile, AL - 36609
(251)665-9026
Mobile County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Ahepa 310 VII - Senior Affordable Housing Apartments

Ahepa 310 VII - Senior Affordable Housing Apartments - Mobile

6430 Cottage Hill Rd
Mobile, AL - 36695
(251) 661-0371
Mobile County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): Goes according to income--30% usually
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Water & trash.
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Downtown Renaissance - Mobile Low Rent Senior Public Housing Apartments

Downtown Renaissance - Mobile Low Rent Senior Public Housing Apartments - Mobile

350 Bloodgood St.
Mobile, AL - 36603
(251) 694-9058
Mobile County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): Income based
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): None
Lights and gas
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The Gardens on First Avenue - Mobile Low Rent Senior Public Housing Apartments

The Gardens on First Avenue - Mobile Low Rent Senior Public Housing Apartments - Mobile

2976 First Ave.
Mobile, AL - 36617
(251) 434-2283
Mobile County

Frank Boykin Tower - Mobile Low Rent Senior Public Housing Apartments

Frank Boykin Tower - Mobile Low Rent Senior Public Housing Apartments - Mobile

1600 Michigan Ave
Mobile, AL - 36605
(251) 434-2292
Mobile County

Emerson Gardens - Mobile Low Rent Senior Public Housing Apartments

Emerson Gardens - Mobile Low Rent Senior Public Housing Apartments - Mobile

759 Palmetto St
Mobile, AL - 36602
(251) 434-2293
Mobile County

Central Plaza Towers - Mobile Low Rent Senior Public Housing Apartments

Central Plaza Towers - Mobile Low Rent Senior Public Housing Apartments - Mobile

300 Bayshore Ave.
Mobile, AL - 36607
(251) 434-2290
Mobile County

R. V. Taylor Plaza - Mobile Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

R. V. Taylor Plaza - Mobile Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Mobile

1517 Plaza Drive
Mobile, AL - 36605
(251) 434-2261
Mobile County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Water
Yes
yes
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Josephine Allen Homes - Mobile Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

Josephine Allen Homes - Mobile Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Mobile

650 Dr. Thomas Ave
Mobile, AL - 36610
251-434-2283
Mobile County

Mobile Housing Board

Mobile Housing Board - Mobile

151 S. Claiborne Street
Mobile, AL - 36602
(251) 434-2200
Mobile County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 600
$595
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Gas, Lights,
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Center For Fair Housing - Mobile

600 Bel Air Blvd, Suite 112
Mobile, AL - 36606
(251) 479-1532
Mobile County

Oaklawn Homes - Mobile Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

Oaklawn Homes - Mobile Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Mobile

1010 Baltimore St.
Mobile, AL - 36605
(251) 434-2285
Mobile County

Thomas James Place -  West Cardinal Place Mobile Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

Thomas James Place - West Cardinal Place Mobile Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Mobile

1555-A Eagle Dr.
Mobile, AL - 36605
(251) 434-2390
Mobile County

Roger Williams Homes - Mobile Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

Roger Williams Homes - Mobile Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Mobile

308 Simington Dr.
Mobile, AL - 36617
(251) 434-2287
Mobile County

Orange Grove Homes - Mobile Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

Orange Grove Homes - Mobile Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Mobile

600 Joachim St
Mobile, AL - 36603
(251) 434-2302
Mobile County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 200.00
182.00
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Water & gas/electricity
Water
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Anderson Fischer Apartments - Mobile

8391 Jeff Hamilton Rd Extension
Mobile, AL - 36695
651 645-7271
Mobile County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Which utilities included in the rent
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Girby Road Apartments

Girby Road Apartments - Mobile

5200 Girby Road
Mobile, AL - 36693
251-666-6665
Mobile County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Christopherson Estates

Christopherson Estates - Mobile

1385 Azalea Rd
Mobile, AL - 36693
251-666-4726
Mobile County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Claiborne Arms Apartments

Claiborne Arms Apartments - Mobile

5350 Carol Plantation Rd
Mobile, AL - 36582
251-653-5234
Mobile County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Autumn Chase Apartments

Autumn Chase Apartments - Mobile

6617 Grelot Rd.
Mobile, AL - 36695
251-639-9416
Mobile County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cambridge West Apartments

Cambridge West Apartments - Mobile

7561 Zeigler Blvd
Mobile, AL - 36608
251-633-9757
Mobile County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): Price for 2 bedroom
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Bayou Bend Ii Apartments

Bayou Bend Ii Apartments - Mobile

1957 Brill Rd
Mobile, AL - 36605
251-479-5174
Mobile County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Dauphin North Apartments

Dauphin North Apartments - Mobile

3250 Dauphin St
Mobile, AL - 36606
251-473-7224
Mobile County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Brent Hill Apartments

Brent Hill Apartments - Mobile

1800 Shelton Beach Rd
Mobile, AL - 36618
251-343-4957
Mobile County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 500
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Water and gas
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Dickens Ferry Apartments

Dickens Ferry Apartments - Mobile

6551 Dickens Ferry Rd
Mobile, AL - 36608
251- 344-7057
Mobile County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cathedral Place Apartments - Mobile

351 Conti Street
Mobile, AL - 36602
(251) 479-2003
Mobile County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Water,power,cable ready
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Deerwood - Mobile

5730 Deerwood Drive
Mobile, AL - 36618
(251) 344-6066
Mobile County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Mobile, 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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