Chatom Apts — Income-Restricted Housing in Chatom, AL 36518
Chatom, AL 36518
30 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Washington County Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 35 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Housing authority: (251) 847-2916Directions
How to apply
- Apply through Washington County Housing Authority. They run this development and take applications.
- Call the housing authority at (251) 847-2916.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Bedrooms (estimated)
- 5 1 bedroom · 11 2 bedrooms · 14 3 bedrooms
- Average tenant rent
- $424/mo
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
Sunrise Apartments
120 Cochran Ave, Chatom, AL 36518
0.1 mi away
24 units · 1–3 BR
- 13 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Westgate Apts II (Chatom)
82 E Central Ave, Chatom, AL 36518
0.3 mi away
24 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Westhaven Apts
30744 Alabama 17, Millry, AL 36558
7.8 mi away
19 units · 1–2 BR
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Westhaven Apts
30744 Hwy 17, Millry, AL 36558
12.9 mi away
19 units · 1–2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Rents and income limits in 36518
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $920/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $36,800/yr
- Renters in 36518 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 15%
Income limits (2026)
Washington County, AL area · median family income $89,600. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18,100 | $30,100 | $48,200 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $34,400 | $55,100 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $38,700 | $61,950 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $43,050 | $68,850 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $46,500 | $74,400 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $49,900 | $79,900 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $53,400 | $85,400 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $56,850 | $90,900 |
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 | 36518 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $700 | $699 |
| 1 bedroom | $750 | $737 |
| 2 bedrooms | $920 | $921 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,210 | $1,211 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,539 |
Wider area = Washington County, AL. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $920 (36558) to $1,080 (36585).
Census figures for 36518 (2020–2024 average): median rent $656 (uncertain estimate). Median household income $87,768. 17% of homes are rented. 15% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 0% 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 36518's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 36518Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Chatom Apts?
Apply through Washington County Housing Authority, which runs Chatom Apts. Call (251) 847-2916. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.
Is Chatom Apts Section 8 housing?
Chatom Apts 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 Chatom Apts?
Public records list 30 units at Chatom Apts in Chatom, AL 36518. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Chatom Apts?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 36518 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 Chatom Apts?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Chatom Apts in Chatom, AL 36518. 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 Chatom, AL 36518?
Most income-restricted buildings in Chatom, AL 36518 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 $30,100, and $43,050 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($48,200 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 Chatom, AL 36518?
For many programs in Chatom, AL 36518, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $30,100 a year for 1 person and $43,050 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $48,200 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 Chatom, AL 36518?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Chatom, AL 36518, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Chatom, AL 36518 is $920 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 Chatom Apts take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Chatom Apts has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Chatom, AL 36518 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Chatom Apts.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.