Glenbrook at Oxmoor Valley Phase I — Income-Restricted Housing in Birmingham, AL 35211
2801 Sydney Dr, Birmingham, AL 35211
100 units · 1–3 BR · People with disabilities
How to apply
- No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 2009
- Income limit
- 60% AMI
- Bedrooms
- 20 1 bedroom · 60 2 bedrooms · 20 3 bedrooms
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- Apply through Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
- Residents waited about 4 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
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- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
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- Residents waited about 23 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Mason City III
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2.9 mi away
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- Apply through Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
Mason City I
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3 mi away
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- Apply through Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
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Rents and income limits in 35211
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,230/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $49,200/yr
- Renters in 35211 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 61%
Income limits (2026)
Birmingham-Hoover, AL area · median family income $104,100. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $21,900 | $36,450 | $58,350 |
| 2 | $25,000 | $41,650 | $66,650 |
| 3 | $28,150 | $46,850 | $75,000 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $52,050 | $83,300 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $56,250 | $90,000 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $60,400 | $96,650 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $64,550 | $103,300 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $68,750 | $110,000 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 35211 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,050 | $1,177 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,130 | $1,263 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,230 | $1,375 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,727 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,740 | $1,941 |
Wider area = Birmingham-Hoover, AL. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $920 (35204) to $1,740 (35226).
Census figures for 35211 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,030. Median household income $34,884. 60% of homes are rented. 61% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 33% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 35211's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 35211Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Glenbrook at Oxmoor Valley Phase I?
No phone is listed for Glenbrook at Oxmoor Valley Phase I. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Glenbrook at Oxmoor Valley Phase I Section 8 housing?
Glenbrook at Oxmoor Valley Phase I is listed as income-restricted housing in Birmingham, AL 35211 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at Glenbrook at Oxmoor Valley Phase I?
Public records list 100 units at Glenbrook at Oxmoor Valley Phase I in Birmingham, AL 35211. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Glenbrook at Oxmoor Valley Phase I?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 35211 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Glenbrook at Oxmoor Valley Phase I?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Glenbrook at Oxmoor Valley Phase I in Birmingham, AL 35211. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Birmingham, AL 35211?
Most income-restricted buildings in Birmingham, AL 35211 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $36,450, and $52,050 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($58,350 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Birmingham, AL 35211?
For many programs in Birmingham, AL 35211, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $36,450 a year for 1 person and $52,050 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $58,350 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Birmingham, AL 35211?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Birmingham, AL 35211, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Birmingham, AL 35211 is $1,230 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Glenbrook at Oxmoor Valley Phase I take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Glenbrook at Oxmoor Valley Phase I has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Birmingham, AL 35211 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Glenbrook at Oxmoor Valley Phase I.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.