Athens, AL Low Income Housing

Types of Low Income Housing in Athens, AL

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Athens, 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.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Athens, Alabama - Limestone County

Studio Apartments $900

One Bedroom Apartments $1,067

Two Bedroom Apartments $1,248

Three Bedroom Apartments $1,619

List of Low Income Housing in or near Athens, AL

Bonnie Doone Apartments - Athens

100 Sandifer Road
Athens, AL - 35611
(256) 233-0921
Bonnie Doone Apartments offers low income one, two and three bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing Tax Credit community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Office Hours: M-F 8 am - 5 pm Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list. If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below. ...see full details
Limestone County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

City of Athens Housing Authority - Athens

700 5th Avenue Bldg J
Athens, AL - 35611
(256) 232-5300
City of Athens Housing Authority offers housing assistance to those that qualify in the area through Public Housing Communities. Currently they operate 240 apartments in their housing program. There may be a waiting list for these rentals. Their office is located on 5th Avenue near Malone Street. Please contact them directly for more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals and application procedures if you are in need of housing assistance. ...see full details
Limestone County

Branch Creek Apartments - Athens

218 South Hine Street
Athens, AL - 35611
(256)233-2620
Branch Creek Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Branch Creek Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Limestone County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Woodridge Apartments - Athens

1200 Woodridge Drive
Athens, AL - 35611
(256)233-2173
Woodridge Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Woodridge Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Limestone County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Elmwood Apartments - Athens

1410 Elm St E
Athens, AL - 35611
(256) 232-0110
Elmwood Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Elmwood Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Limestone County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Check For Waiting Lists
Most apartments have waiting lists. Search early and do not just settle on one apartment choice.

Contact Your Local Housing Authority
Housing authorities have many opportunities. Many do have closed waiting lists, but they may be able to provide other public housing resources.

Check The Federal Poverty Sliding Scale Guidelines
Check to see if you qualify for low cost or free housing by comparing the guidelines to your income records.