Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
1 affordable building in 35127 · 49 more within 7 mi
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127 has 1 income-restricted building: 1 tax credit and 1 senior. 49 more are listed within 7 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In 35127
No buildings in 35127 match this filter.
Nearby
The 20 closest of 49 in nearby ZIPs. Pick a ZIP below to see all of them.
Mattie G. Jackson Gardens
6819 Terrace Ct, Fairfield, AL 35064
3.7 mi away
196 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Fairfield Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 23 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Demetrius C. Newton Gardens
726 55th Pl, Fairfield, AL 35064
4 mi away
102 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Fairfield Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 14 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
W. Clyde Williams Terrace
6301 Myron Massey Blvd, Fairfield, AL 35064
4.1 mi away
100 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
Artesian Springs Apts
2075 Artesian Springs Rd, Brighton, AL 35020
4.1 mi away
30 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
McMillon Adventist Estates
1001 57th St. Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35228
4.3 mi away
65 units · 64 income-restricted · 1 BR
Hillside West
5817 Monte Sano Rd, Birmingham, AL 35228
4.4 mi away
74 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Agape House
2100 Avenue H Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35218
4.9 mi away
18 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Tuxedo Trace III
Birmingham, AL 35218
4.9 mi away
5 units
- Apply through Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Tuxedo Terrace Phase I
1512 21st Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35218
5.1 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
5.1 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
1316 Avenue East
1316 Ave E, Birmingham, AL 35218
5.1 mi away
12 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Braswell Homes
531 35th St N, Bessemer, AL 35020
5.1 mi away
170 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Ha Bessemer
- Residents waited about 14 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Tuxedo Terrace Phase II
1613 21st Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35218
5.1 mi away
6 units · 1–4+ BR · People with disabilities
- Apply through Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Roosevelt City
3531 45th St SW, Birmingham, AL 35221
5.5 mi away
114 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
- Residents waited about 17 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Oak Park Villas
2700 Oak Park Dr, Bessemer, AL 35020
5.5 mi away
40 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
Tuxedo Terrace II
1418 22nd Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35218
5.5 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)
Fair Park Apartments
4742 - 4748 Court V, Birmingham, AL 35208
5.8 mi away
20 units · 2 BR · People with disabilities
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 35127
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,600/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $64,000/yr
- Renters in 35127 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 37%
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 | 35127 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,370 | $1,177 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,470 | $1,263 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,600 | $1,375 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,010 | $1,727 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,260 | $1,941 |
Wider area = Birmingham-Hoover, AL. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,110 (35218) to $1,570 (35061).
Census figures for 35127 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,400. Median household income $70,317. 21% of homes are rented. 37% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 28% 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 35127's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 35127Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Pleasant Grove, AL 35127?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Pleasant Grove, AL 35127, 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 Pleasant Grove, AL 35127 have openings?
These lists for Pleasant Grove, AL 35127 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 Pleasant Grove, AL 35127?
Use the phone number on each building card in Pleasant Grove, AL 35127. 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 Pleasant Grove, AL 35127?
In Pleasant Grove, AL 35127, 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 35127?
This directory lists 1 income-restricted building in Pleasant Grove, AL 35127. 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 35127?
Yes — this page also lists 49 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Pleasant Grove, AL 35127 (within about 7 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Pleasant Grove, AL 35127?
Most income-restricted buildings in Pleasant Grove, AL 35127 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 Pleasant Grove, AL 35127?
For many programs in Pleasant Grove, AL 35127, 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 long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Pleasant Grove, AL 35127?
There is no single waiting list for Pleasant Grove, AL 35127. 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 Pleasant Grove, AL 35127?
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 tax-credit apartments in Pleasant Grove, AL 35127. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Pleasant Grove, AL 35127?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Pleasant Grove, AL 35127, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Pleasant Grove, AL 35127 is $1,600 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 Pleasant Grove, AL 35127?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Pleasant Grove, AL 35127. 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 Pleasant Grove, AL 35127?
Yes — this directory flags senior (often 62+) buildings in Pleasant Grove, AL 35127. 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. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying.
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