Foley, AL Low Income Housing: A Comprehensive Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Foley, AL

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

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

Studio Apartments $1,051

One Bedroom Apartments $1,056

Two Bedroom Apartments $1,362

Three Bedroom Apartments $1,670

List of Low Income Housing in or near Foley, AL

Foley Housing Authority - Foley

302 W 4th Avenue
Foley, AL - 36535
(251) 943-5370
Foley Housing Authority provides housing options to low income , senior and disabled residents in the area. They provide services through the management of Public Housing communities and Housing Choice Vouchers, formerly Section 8. Currently they own, maintain and operate a total of 343 apartments . 122 apartments are part of the Public Housing Program and 221 are Section 8 apartments. There may be a waiting list for these programs and rentals. Please contact them directly for more information ...see full details
Baldwin County

Park Avenue Condominiums Foley - Foley

450 Park Avenue
Foley, AL - 36535
205-394-5150
Beautiful luxury condominium located in the heart of Foley next to green fields, convenient shopping, retail and restaurants! Luxury condominium is approximately 1,300 square feet featuring 3 large bedrooms all with walk-in closets, beautiful gourmet kitchen, full-sized laundry room, large food pantry, granite countertops, tall ceilings, screened sleeping porch with large storage closet, coat closet, linen closet and too many extras to mention. This unit is very clean and ready to move-in. ...see full details
Baldwin County

Alston Court - Foley

1000 S. Alston Street
Foley, AL - 36535
251-971-1766
Alston Court is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Alston Court for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Baldwin County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Foley, 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.

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.