Southlawn Commons — Income-Restricted Housing in Montgomery, AL 36108
100 Windywood Dr, Montgomery, AL 36108
176 units · 1–3 BR
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
- 2000
- Income limit
- 60% AMI
- Bedrooms
- 32 1 bedroom · 88 2 bedrooms · 56 3 bedrooms
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
Westport Apts I (Montgomery)
4766 Burnsdale Way, Montgomery, AL 36108
0.2 mi away
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Sherwood Apartments
4921 Hatten Ave., Montgomery, AL 36108
0.3 mi away
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Gibbs Village
1978 Gibbs Dr Apt A, Montgomery, AL 36108
3.2 mi away
314 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Montgomery
- Residents waited about 55 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
St Jude Apts
2048 W Fairview Ave, Montgomery, AL 36108
3.3 mi away
96 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Gibbs Village
2001 Terminal Rd Apt A, Montgomery, AL 36108
3.5 mi away
188 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Montgomery
- Residents waited about 41 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Parks Place
930 Rosa L Parks Ave, Montgomery, AL 36108
4.3 mi away
149 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Montgomery
- Residents waited about 36 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Heritage View Apts
1401 Aaron St, Montgomery, AL 36104
4.1 mi away
55 units · 2–3 BR · People with disabilities
Rents and income limits in 36108
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $920/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $36,800/yr
- Renters in 36108 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 67%
Income limits (2026)
Montgomery, AL area · median family income $88,800. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18,700 | $31,100 | $49,750 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $35,550 | $56,850 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $40,000 | $63,950 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $44,400 | $71,050 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $48,000 | $76,750 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $51,550 | $82,450 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $55,100 | $88,150 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $58,650 | $93,800 |
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 | 36108 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $790 | $986 |
| 1 bedroom | $800 | $1,003 |
| 2 bedrooms | $920 | $1,150 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,180 | $1,476 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,708 |
Wider area = Montgomery, AL. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 10 nearby ZIPs range from $920 (36104) to $1,730 (36113).
Census figures for 36108 (2020–2024 average): median rent $807. Median household income $33,291. 38% of homes are rented. 67% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 40% 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 36108's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 36108Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Southlawn Commons?
No phone is listed for Southlawn Commons. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Southlawn Commons Section 8 housing?
Southlawn Commons is listed as income-restricted housing in Montgomery, AL 36108 (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 Southlawn Commons?
Public records list 176 units at Southlawn Commons in Montgomery, AL 36108. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Southlawn Commons?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 36108 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 Southlawn Commons?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Southlawn Commons in Montgomery, AL 36108. 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 Montgomery, AL 36108?
Most income-restricted buildings in Montgomery, AL 36108 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 $31,100, and $44,400 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($49,750 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 Montgomery, AL 36108?
For many programs in Montgomery, AL 36108, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $31,100 a year for 1 person and $44,400 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $49,750 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 Montgomery, AL 36108?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Montgomery, AL 36108, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Montgomery, AL 36108 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 Southlawn Commons take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Southlawn Commons has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Montgomery, AL 36108 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Southlawn Commons.
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.