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Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Alexander City, AL 35010

10 affordable buildings in 35010 · 9 more within 14 mi

Alexander City, AL 35010 has 10 income-restricted buildings: 5 tax credit, 2 public housing, 2 Section 8, 3 senior, and 2 usda rural. 9 more are listed within 14 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.

In 35010

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  • Jackson Gap Villas

    253 Vfw Parkway, Jackson's Gap, AL 36861

    7.4 mi away

    USDA rural

    12 units · 1–2 BR

    • 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Dadeville Ha

    848 Freeman Dr, Dadeville, AL 36853

    11.5 mi away

    Public housing

    74 units · 1–3 BR

    • Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Dadeville
    • Residents waited about 9 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
    (256) 825-6004DetailsDirections

  • Highland Ridge Apts

    116 Armory Rd, Goodwater, AL 35072

    11.5 mi away

    Tax credit

    44 units · 1–3 BR · People with disabilities

    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Hillside Haven

    137 Armory St, Goodwater, AL 35072

    11.6 mi away

    Tax creditUSDA ruralSeniors

    19 units · 1–2 BR

    • 6 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Mayberry Park

    169 E Cass St, Dadeville, AL 36853

    12 mi away

    Tax creditSeniors

    36 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities

    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Whispering Pines Apts

    139 Royston St, Dadeville, AL 36853

    12.1 mi away

    Tax creditUSDA rural

    24 units · 1–3 BR · People experiencing homelessness

    • 4 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Hillcrest Apts

    721 E. Lafayette St., Dadeville, AL 36853

    12.1 mi away

    USDA rural

    24 units · 1–2 BR

    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Hillcrest Apts

    985 E Lafayette St, Dadeville, AL 36853

    12.1 mi away

    Tax credit

    24 units · 1–2 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Goodwater Villas

    13 Hotel St, Goodwater, AL 35072

    12.2 mi away

    USDA rural

    6 units · 1–2 BR

    • 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

Rents and income limits in 35010

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$970/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$38,800/yr
Renters in 35010 paying 30% or more of income on rent
44%

Income limits (2026)

Tallapoosa County, AL area · median family income $77,600. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$16,350$27,200$43,500
2$21,640$31,050$49,700
3$27,320$34,950$55,900
4$33,000$38,800$62,100
5$38,680$41,950$67,100
6$44,360$45,050$72,050
7$48,150$48,150$77,050
8$51,250$51,250$82,000

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.

Size35010Wider area
Studio$740$755
1 bedroom$740$760
2 bedrooms$970$994
3 bedrooms$1,190$1,214
4 bedrooms$1,540$1,587

Wider area = Tallapoosa County, AL. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $920 (36861) to $1,250 (36853).

Census figures for 35010 (2020–2024 average): median rent $731. Median household income $51,338. 30% of homes are rented. 44% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 24% 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 35010's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 35010

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there Section 8 housing in Alexander City, AL 35010?

Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Alexander City, AL 35010, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.

Do affordable housing buildings in Alexander City, AL 35010 have openings?

These lists for Alexander City, AL 35010 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.

How do I apply for affordable housing in Alexander City, AL 35010?

Use the phone number on each building card in Alexander City, AL 35010. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.

What counts as affordable housing in Alexander City, AL 35010?

In Alexander City, AL 35010, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.

How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 35010?

This directory lists 10 income-restricted buildings in Alexander City, AL 35010. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.

Is there affordable housing near 35010?

Yes — this page also lists 9 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Alexander City, AL 35010 (within about 14 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.

People Also Ask

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Alexander City, AL 35010?

Most income-restricted buildings in Alexander City, AL 35010 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 $27,200, and $38,800 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($43,500 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 Alexander City, AL 35010?

For many programs in Alexander City, AL 35010, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $27,200 a year for 1 person and $38,800 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $43,500 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Alexander City, AL 35010?

There is no single waiting list for Alexander City, AL 35010. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.

What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Alexander City, AL 35010?

Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. This page lists public housing, project-based Section 8, tax-credit apartments in Alexander City, AL 35010. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Alexander City, AL 35010?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Alexander City, AL 35010, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Alexander City, AL 35010 is $970 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.

Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Alexander City, AL 35010?

A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Alexander City, AL 35010. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.

Is there senior affordable housing in Alexander City, AL 35010?

Yes — this directory flags senior (often 62+) buildings in Alexander City, AL 35010. Use the Seniors filter on the list. Age rules vary; call to confirm.

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Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 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.

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