Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Brilliant, AL 35548
1 affordable building in 35548 · 11 more within 10 mi
Brilliant, AL 35548 has 1 income-restricted building: 1 public housing. 11 more are listed within 10 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In 35548
Boston Heights
225 Crook St Apt 65, Brilliant, AL 35548
90 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Housing Authority of Boston
- Residents waited about 3 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
No buildings in 35548 match this filter.
Nearby
Meadowood Creek Senior Apartments
676 Marion County Road 4, Winfield, AL 35594
7.1 mi away
42 units
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Winwood Apartments
1135 County Hwy-14, Winfield, AL 35594
8.4 mi away
47 units · 1–2 BR
- 3 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Crestwood Manor Apts
1135 Cnty Hwy 14, Winfield, AL 35594
8.4 mi away
47 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
North Westwood Hghts
304 Baker St Apt 19, Winfield, AL 35594
9.2 mi away
147 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Winfield Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 4 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Shadowood Apts
276 Regal St, Winfield, AL 35594
9.4 mi away
56 units · 2 BR
- 3 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Bankhead Court Apts
2705 Us Hwy 43, Winfield, AL 35594
9.7 mi away
40 units · 1–3 BR · People with disabilities
Magnolia Apartments
160 3rd St N, Guin, AL 35563
10.5 mi away
24 units · 1–2 BR
- 11 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Spanish Oaks Apts
12th Avenue East, Guin, AL 35563
10.8 mi away
56 units · 2 BR
- 4 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Double Springs
670 Long St, Lynn, AL 35575
11.5 mi away
196 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Housing Authority of Hamilton, Alabama
- Residents waited about 9 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Earnest Courts
111 Earnest Ct Apt 332, Guin, AL 35563
11.6 mi away
182 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Housing Authority of Guin, Alabama
- Residents waited about 3 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Lawrence Plaza IV Apartments
385 Burleson Rd, Guin, AL 35563
11.7 mi away
45 units · 1–2 BR
- 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 35548
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $920/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $36,800/yr
- Renters in 35548 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 54%
Income limits (2026)
Marion County, AL area · median family income $72,100. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15,960 | $26,000 | $41,550 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $29,700 | $47,500 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $33,400 | $53,450 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $37,100 | $59,350 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $40,100 | $64,100 |
| 6 | $43,050 | $43,050 | $68,850 |
| 7 | $46,050 | $46,050 | $73,600 |
| 8 | $49,000 | $49,000 | $78,350 |
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 | 35548 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $640 | $641 |
| 1 bedroom | $740 | $738 |
| 2 bedrooms | $920 | $921 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,280 | $1,275 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,539 |
Wider area = Marion County, AL. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $920 (35577) to $1,080 (35563).
Census figures for 35548 (2020–2024 average): median rent $459. Median household income $43,958. 24% of homes are rented. 54% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 16% 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 35548's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 35548Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Brilliant, AL 35548?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Brilliant, AL 35548, 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 Brilliant, AL 35548 have openings?
These lists for Brilliant, AL 35548 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 Brilliant, AL 35548?
Use the phone number on each building card in Brilliant, AL 35548. 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 Brilliant, AL 35548?
In Brilliant, AL 35548, 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 35548?
This directory lists 1 income-restricted building in Brilliant, AL 35548. 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 35548?
Yes — this page also lists 11 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Brilliant, AL 35548 (within about 10 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Brilliant, AL 35548?
Most income-restricted buildings in Brilliant, AL 35548 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 $26,000, and $37,100 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($41,550 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 Brilliant, AL 35548?
For many programs in Brilliant, AL 35548, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $26,000 a year for 1 person and $37,100 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $41,550 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 Brilliant, AL 35548?
There is no single waiting list for Brilliant, AL 35548. 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 Brilliant, AL 35548?
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 in Brilliant, AL 35548. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Brilliant, AL 35548?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Brilliant, AL 35548, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Brilliant, AL 35548 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.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Brilliant, AL 35548?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Brilliant, AL 35548. 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 Brilliant, AL 35548?
This page may still list buildings in Brilliant, AL 35548 that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.
Nearby ZIP codes
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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