Helena, AL Low Income Housing
Types of Low Income Housing in Helena, AL
There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Helena, 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 Helena, Alabama - Shelby County
Studio Apartments
$983
One Bedroom Apartments
$1,109
Two Bedroom Apartments
$1,245
Three Bedroom Apartments
$1,570
List of Low Income Housing in or near Helena, AL
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Peppertree Apartments - Bessemer
28 Division St
Bessemer, AL - 35020
(205)425-0486
Peppertree Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Peppertree Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Shelby County
Listing Location: 8.59 miles from Helena
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment
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Pines Apartments - Bessemer
600 Crumpton Dr Sw
Bessemer, AL - 35023
205-425-8472
Pines Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Pines Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Shelby County
Listing Location: 8.63 miles from Helena
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment
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Bessemer Alabama Housing Authority - Bessemer
1515 Fairfax Avenue
Bessemer, AL - 35020
(205) 481-4420
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....see full details
Shelby County
Listing Location: 9.10 miles from Helena
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Jess Lanier Manor - Bessemer
1500 Exeter Av S
Bessemer, AL - 35020
(205)481-4438
Jess Lanier Manor is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Jess Lanier Manor for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Shelby County
Listing Location: 9.17 miles from Helena
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment
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Vera House - Bessemer
1618 8th Ave N
Bessemer, AL - 35020
(205)426-6505
Vera House is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Vera House for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Shelby County
Listing Location: 10.10 miles from Helena
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment
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Ahepa 3 - Senior Affordable Living Apartments - Hoover
3320 Old Columbiana Road
Hoover, AL - 35226
(205) 978-2157
Ahepa 3 is a Senior Affordable Living Community. They offer a Community Room, a Library and Reading Room, On Site Service Coordinators and Wellness Programs. If you are interested in renting at this location please contact them directly to obtain more detailed information. ...see full details
Shelby County
Listing Location: 10.28 miles from Helena
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment
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Ahepa Penelope District One - Senior Affordable Living Apartments - Hoover
3308 Oakhill Drive
Hoover, AL - 35216
(205) 824-8185
Ahepa Penelope District One is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Ahepa Penelope District One for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Shelby County
Listing Location: 10.58 miles from Helena
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment
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Roosevelt Manor - Bessemer
5812 Ellington Street
Bessemer, AL - 35020
(205)425-8339
Roosevelt Manor is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Roosevelt Manor for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Shelby County
Listing Location: 11.75 miles from Helena
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment
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Alameda Terrace Apartments - Birmingham
1750 Alameda Court
Birmingham, AL - 35211
205-925-6000
Alameda Terrace Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Alameda Terrace Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Shelby County
Listing Location: 12.60 miles from Helena
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment
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Forest Hills Village Apartments - Birmingham
2615 Tempest Drive
Birmingham, AL - 35211
(205) 925-5308
Forest Hills Village Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). RAM's mission is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing them with superior, multifamily housing and services while implementing new and innovative management techniques uniquely designed to add value to each property we manage. Contact Forest Hills Village Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Shelby County
Listing Location: 13.25 miles from Helena
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment
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