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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Selma, AL

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Dallas 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 2024 in Selma, AL.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Dallas County, AL$55,700Very Low Income (50%)$23,150$26,450$29,750$33,050$35,700
Extremely Low Income (30%)$15,060$20,440$25,820$31,200$35,700
Low Income (80%) $37,050$42,350$47,650$52,900$57,150

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Selma, 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 Selma, AL Dallas County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$653Estimated $195.90 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$694Estimated $208.20 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$912Estimated $273.60 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1129Estimated $338.70 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Selma, 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.

Hallmark At Selma

3195 Lincoln Dr
Selma, AL - 36701

Cosby Rentals

Union St
Selma, AL - 36703
Total Apartment Units: 20
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 20
2 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 1990
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Minter Terrace Apartments I

2501 Minter Ave
Selma, AL - 36703
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
1 Bedroom apartments 20
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1993
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Minter Terrace Apartments Ii

2501 Minter Ave
Selma, AL - 36703
Total Apartment Units: 8
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 8
2 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Westfork Apartments - Selma

2811 Earl Goodwin Pkwy
Selma, AL - 36703
Total Apartment Units: 52
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 52
2 Bedroom apartments 40
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Woodrow East Subdivision I

2101 Woodrow Ave E
Selma, AL - 36703
Total Apartment Units: 45
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 45
2 Bedroom apartments 22
3 Bedroom apartments 23
Years In Service Since: 1996
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Woodrow East Subdivision Ii

2008 Deer Ridge Ave
Selma, AL - 36703
Total Apartment Units: 54
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 54
2 Bedroom apartments 27
3 Bedroom apartments 27
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Cedar Terrace Apartments

2917 Citizens Pkwy
Selma, AL - 36701
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 24
2 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Magnolia Gardens I

1943 Marie Foster St
Selma, AL - 36703
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 8
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

Regis Square

303 Hilltop Dr
Selma, AL - 36701
Total Apartment Units: 56
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 56
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 54
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Highland View Apartments

2713 N Broad St
Selma, AL - 36701
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
1 Bedroom apartments 10
2 Bedroom apartments 30
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Magnolia Gardens Ii

1941 Marie Foster St
Selma, AL - 36703
Total Apartment Units: 72
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 72
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 32
3 Bedroom apartments 32
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Addison Way

1300 Cloverdale Rd
Selma, AL - 36703
Total Apartment Units: 120
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 120
2 Bedroom apartments 102
3 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Magnolia Senior Village

1942 Mlk Jr St
Selma, AL - 36703
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Selma, 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 Dallas 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.

Hilltop Manor

305 Hilltop Drive
Selma, AL - 36701
Phone: (334) 375-7731
Total Apartment Units: 19
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

Selma Square Apts

1201 Woodrow Ave
Selma, AL - 36701
Phone: 334-872-5765
Total Apartment Units: 88
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Epworth House

2500 Franklin St
Selma, AL - 36703
Phone: 334-875-6450
Total Apartment Units: 48
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Chanticleer Apts

1200 Woodrow Ave
Selma, AL - 36701
Phone: 334-875-9310
Total Apartment Units: 96
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Candlewood Ii Apts

3202 Lincoln Drive
Selma, AL - 36701
Phone: 334-874-6742
Total Apartment Units: 80
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Brad Hms For Eld #4

2500 Montague St
Selma, AL - 36701
Phone: 334-874-7900
Total Apartment Units: 30
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

Beech Creek Apartments

100 Beech Creek Ln
Selma, AL - 36703
Phone: 334-872-5514
Total Apartment Units: 80
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized


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.