Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Florence, AL

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Lauderdale County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2023 in Florence, AL.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Lauderdale County, AL$74,100Very Low Income (50%)$32,500$36,100$39,000$41,900$44,800
Extremely Low Income (30%)$24,860$30,000$35,140$40,280$44,800
Low Income (80%) $52,000$57,750$62,400$67,000$71,650

Lauderdale County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Lauderdale County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Lauderdale County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Florence Housing Authority

110 S. Cypress St, Suite 1
Florence, AL - 35630
Lauderdale County
Website: http://www.flohousing.org
Phone Number: (256)740-5200

HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Florence, AL

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Florence, AL. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Florence, AL Lauderdale County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$575Estimated $172.50 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$751Estimated $225.30 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$935Estimated $280.50 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1173Estimated $351.90 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Florence, AL

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Applegate Apartments

162 Rose Dr
Florence, AL - 35630
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
1 Bedroom apartments 30
2 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1993
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Double Creek Apartments

4704 Chisholm Rd
Florence, AL - 35630
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 32
2 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Hickory Trace Apartments

138 Hickory Trace Ln
Florence, AL - 35633
Total Apartment Units: 56
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 56
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 28
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Oak Hollow Apartments

1050 E Limestone St
Florence, AL - 35630
Total Apartment Units: 38
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 38
2 Bedroom apartments 38
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Tanner Estates

33 S Fulton St
Florence, AL - 35630
Total Apartment Units: 42
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 42
3 Bedroom apartments 38
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Williams Court Apartments

180 Irby Dr
Florence, AL - 35630
Total Apartment Units: 56
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 56
2 Bedroom apartments 56
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Cypress Landing

101 Cypress Landing Pl
Florence, AL - 35633
Total Apartment Units: 56
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 56
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 32
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Creekview Village

104 Creekview Village Place
Florence, AL - 35633
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Florence, AL

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Lauderdale County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Sweetwater Ridge

452 Cherry Hill Homes
Florence, AL - 35630
Phone: 256-760-5322
Total Apartment Units: 56
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Cherry Hill Homes

452 Cherry Hill Homes
Florence, AL - 35630
Phone: 256-760-5322
Total Apartment Units: 116
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Fha Communities

1202 Carver Heights
Florence, AL - 35630
Phone: 256-740-5200
Total Apartment Units: 199
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Carver Homes

309a Handy Homes
Florence, AL - 35630
Phone: 256-740-5206
Total Apartment Units: 75
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Magnolia Gardens I & Ii

110 S Cypress St
Florence, AL - 35630
Phone: 256-7405201
Total Apartment Units: 214
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Dogwood Terrace

1502 Marlborough Blvd.
Florence, AL - 35630
Phone: 651-654-7271, x 250
Total Apartment Units: 20
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Weeden Heights Apts

3610 Huntsville Rd
Florence, AL - 35630
Phone: (256) 767-6543
Total Apartment Units: 28
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Montreat Apartments

1850 Darby Dr
Florence, AL - 35630
Phone: (256) 767-2211
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Magnolia Gardens, Iii

106 S. Cedar St
Florence, AL - 35630
Phone: (256) 760-8629
Total Apartment Units: 21
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Hermitage Place Apartments

1235 Hermitage Dr
Florence, AL - 35630
Phone: (256)764-1921
Total Apartment Units: 60
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Hermitage Knoll Apts

1271 Hermitage Drive
Florence, AL - 35630
Phone: (256)764-1921
Total Apartment Units: 24
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Heatherwood Apartments

504-m Mars Hill Rd
Florence, AL - 35630
Phone: 256-767-6543
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Courtview Towers

201 Pine St N
Florence, AL - 35630
Phone: (256)7670201
Total Apartment Units: 195
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Mars Hill Manor

502 Mars Hill Rd
Florence, AL - 35630
Phone: (256)767-6543
Total Apartment Units: 60
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Hermitage Oaks

1275 Hermitage Dr
Florence, AL - 35630
Phone: (256) 764-1921
Total Apartment Units: 50
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Gresham Hills

200 Gresham Hills Court
Florence, AL - 35630
Phone: (256)767-2256
Total Apartment Units: 41
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in AL?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.