Bessemer Alabama Housing Authority
Bessemer, AL - 35020

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Bessemer Alabama Housing Authority

1515 Fairfax Avenue
Bessemer, AL - 35020
(205) 481-4420


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Median apartment rental rate in this zip code: $732
Population in zip code: 25,757
Media age of those living in this zip code: 38.8
Media household income of those living in this zip code: $29,133
Average home value in this zip code: $67,242


Bessemer Housing Authority's public housing program is a rental assistance program governed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The program provides housing assistance to low income families in multifamily dwellings, owned and operated by the BHA. Under the public housing program eligible applicants are assigned to one of our seven family public housing communities, our high-rise for the elderly. Families pay 30% of their adjusted annual income as rent. Public housing units range in size from efficiency to 5 bedroom apartments. Apartment size is determined by the number of family members who will live in the unit. Handicap accessible apartments are available for both families and individuals. We now operate 1466 conventional Public Housing Homes.

Applicant Screening for Public Housing
All applicants who apply for entry into public housing are reviewed by a selection panel. This panel is responsible for making recommendations to the Leasing Officer to accept or reject an applicant as a potential resident in Public Housing. The screening process includes, but is not limited to the following: Past performance in meeting financial obligations, especially rent; Record of neighbor disturbances; Record of destruction of property; Living or housekeeping habits at present or prior residence which may adversely affect the health, safety or welfare of other residents; and A history of criminal activity, including crimes of physical violence to persons or property and other criminal acts which could adversely affect the safety or health of the residents.

Section 8

Section 8 is a Rental Assistance Program funded by HUD which subsidizes the rental of privately-owned property. Housing Authority's Section 8 Housing Assistance Programs include the Section 8 Housing Certificate Program, the Moderate Rehabilitation Program, the Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Moderate Rehabilitation Program, and Project Self-Sufficiency.Our Section 8 Programs now cover 421 homes.

Tips Before Applying for Low Income Housing
  • 1. Research all of the different low-income housing programs available in your area. There are a variety of federal, state, and local programs that offer low-income housing assistance. Each program has its own eligibility requirements and application process, so it is important to do your research to find the program that is right for you.
  • 2. Get all of your documentation in order: When you apply for low income housing, you will need to provide documentation of your income, assets, and household composition. This documentation may include tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, and birth certificates.
  • 3. Be careful and accurate on all information provided: Any false or misleading information on your application will most likely result in your disqualification.
  • 4. Waiting Lists: The waiting lists for most, if not all low-income housing programs is long. Do not limit yourself to only apply to one apartment location.

Qualifications: Do you qualify to live here?
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.



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    • Monday, August 13, 2018

      User Response: $50.00

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      User Response: Open

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    • Saturday, August 29, 2020

      User Response: Yes for a pet fee

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    • Monday, August 13, 2018

      User Response: None

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Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2023
Persons In Family Household Poverty Guideline
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
1 $14,580
2 $19,720
3 $24,860
4 $30,000
5 $35,140
6 $40,280
7 $45,420
8 $50,560

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get in some apartments the 100% rate changes to things like 200%. In these cases, you will only need to multiply the rate in each category by 2.


Comments
  • Reply User   2019-02-05 19:24:38

    Hi do you have a 1 bedroom apartment on 5th ave or any please let me know thank you miss tonya french

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