Tuxedo Terrace Phase I — Income-Restricted Housing in Birmingham, AL 35218
1512 21st Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35218
9 units · 1–4+ BR · People with disabilities
- Apply through Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Housing authority: (205) 521-0679Directions
How to apply
- Apply through Housing Authority of the Birmingham District. They run this development and take applications.
- Call the housing authority at (205) 521-0679.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 2009
- Income limit
- 60% AMI
- Bedrooms
- 8 1 bedroom · 24 2 bedrooms · 70 3 bedrooms · 6 4+ bedrooms
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Tuxedo Trace III
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- Apply through Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Tuxedo Terrace Phase II
1613 21st Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35218
0.1 mi away
6 units · 1–4+ BR · People with disabilities
- Apply through Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Tuxedo Terrace/Hope IV-Phase I
1503 20th Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35218
0.1 mi away
112 units · 56 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
- Residents waited about 43 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Tuxedo Terrace II
1418 22nd Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35218
0.5 mi away
108 units · 54 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
- Residents waited about 10 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
1316 Avenue East
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0.8 mi away
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- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Fair Park Apartments
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1.3 mi away
20 units · 2 BR · People with disabilities
Rents and income limits in 35218
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,110/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $44,400/yr
- Renters in 35218 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 | 35218 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $950 | $1,177 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,020 | $1,263 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,110 | $1,375 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,390 | $1,727 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,570 | $1,941 |
Wider area = Birmingham-Hoover, AL. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $920 (35204) to $1,600 (35127).
Census figures for 35218 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,002. Median household income $30,739. 64% of homes are rented. 61% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 44% 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 35218's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 35218Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Tuxedo Terrace Phase I?
Apply through Housing Authority of the Birmingham District, which runs Tuxedo Terrace Phase I. Call (205) 521-0679. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.
Is Tuxedo Terrace Phase I Section 8 housing?
Tuxedo Terrace Phase I is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.
How many units are at Tuxedo Terrace Phase I?
Public records list 9 units at Tuxedo Terrace Phase I in Birmingham, AL 35218. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Tuxedo Terrace Phase I?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 35218 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 Tuxedo Terrace Phase I?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Tuxedo Terrace Phase I in Birmingham, AL 35218. 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 35218?
Most income-restricted buildings in Birmingham, AL 35218 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 35218?
For many programs in Birmingham, AL 35218, 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 35218?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Birmingham, AL 35218, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Birmingham, AL 35218 is $1,110 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 Tuxedo Terrace Phase I take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Tuxedo Terrace Phase I has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Birmingham, AL 35218 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Tuxedo Terrace 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.