Tuxedo Trace III — Income-Restricted Housing in Birmingham, AL 35218
Birmingham, AL 35218
5 units
- 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.
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
Agape House
2100 Avenue H Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35218
0 mi away
18 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Tuxedo Terrace Phase I
1512 21st Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35218
0.2 mi away
9 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
0.2 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 Phase II
1613 21st Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35218
0.3 mi away
6 units · 1–4+ BR · People with disabilities
- Apply through Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
- Several buildings — call for addresses
1316 Avenue East
1316 Ave E, Birmingham, AL 35218
0.7 mi away
12 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Tuxedo Terrace II
1418 22nd Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35218
0.7 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)
Fair Park Apartments
4742 - 4748 Court V, Birmingham, AL 35208
1.5 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 Trace III?
Apply through Housing Authority of the Birmingham District, which runs Tuxedo Trace III. Call (205) 521-0679. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.
Is Tuxedo Trace III Section 8 housing?
Tuxedo Trace III 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 Trace III?
Public records list 5 units at Tuxedo Trace III in Birmingham, AL 35218. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Tuxedo Trace III?
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 Trace III?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Tuxedo Trace III 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 Trace III take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Tuxedo Trace III 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 Trace III.
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.