Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Gulf Shores, AL 36542
5 affordable buildings in 36542 · 12 more within 9 mi
Gulf Shores, AL 36542 has 5 income-restricted buildings: 4 tax credit and 2 usda rural. 12 more are listed within 9 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In 36542
Peppertree
2500 Boddie Ln, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
128 units · 117 income-restricted · 1–3 BR · People with disabilities
Morgan Trace Apts
18401 State Highway 180, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
50 units · 1–3 BR · People with disabilities
- 3 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Sea Cove
19664 W 36th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
160 units · 1–3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
No buildings in 36542 match this filter.
Nearby
Glendale Apartments
100 Glendale Circle, Foley, AL 36535
6.1 mi away
40 units · 1–2 BR
- 4 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Savannah Park
300 E Lawson Ave, Foley, AL 36535
9.2 mi away
80 units · 68 income-restricted · 1–3 BR · People with disabilities
Alston Court
1000 S. Alston Street, Foley, AL 36535
9.4 mi away
21 units · 20 income-restricted · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Rose Street Apts
305 E Rose Ave, Foley, AL 36535
10.6 mi away
32 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
Regency Pointe
500 S Greentree Ln, Foley, AL 36535
10.6 mi away
82 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
Brookwood Apts
400 Brookwood Cir, Foley, AL 36535
11.5 mi away
38 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
- 5 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Forest Hills Apts
433 W Peachtree Ave, Foley, AL 36535
11.5 mi away
32 units · 1–2 BR
- 5 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Kamco-4
485 W Peachtree Ave, Foley, AL 36535
11.5 mi away
2 units · 2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Kamco-2
479 W Peachtree Ave, Foley, AL 36535
11.5 mi away
2 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Kamco-1
475 W Peachtree Ave, Foley, AL 36535
11.5 mi away
2 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Kamco-3
471 W Peachtree Ave, Foley, AL 36535
11.5 mi away
2 units · 2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 36542
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,560/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $62,400/yr
- Renters in 36542 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 47%
Income limits (2026)
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL area · median family income $102,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $21,500 | $35,800 | $57,300 |
| 2 | $24,600 | $40,900 | $65,450 |
| 3 | $27,650 | $46,000 | $73,650 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $51,150 | $81,800 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $55,250 | $88,350 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $59,300 | $94,900 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $63,450 | $101,450 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $67,500 | $108,000 |
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 | 36542 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,280 | $1,180 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,430 | $1,317 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,434 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,020 | $1,855 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,550 | $2,347 |
Wider area = Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,320 (36535) to $1,610 (36547).
Census figures for 36542 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,502. Median household income $79,639. 27% of homes are rented. 47% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 25% 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 36542's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 36542Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Gulf Shores, AL 36542?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 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 Gulf Shores, AL 36542 have openings?
These lists for Gulf Shores, AL 36542 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 Gulf Shores, AL 36542?
Use the phone number on each building card in Gulf Shores, AL 36542. 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 Gulf Shores, AL 36542?
In Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 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 36542?
This directory lists 5 income-restricted buildings in Gulf Shores, AL 36542. 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 36542?
Yes — this page also lists 12 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (within about 9 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Gulf Shores, AL 36542?
Most income-restricted buildings in Gulf Shores, AL 36542 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 $35,800, and $51,150 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($57,300 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 Gulf Shores, AL 36542?
For many programs in Gulf Shores, AL 36542, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $35,800 a year for 1 person and $51,150 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $57,300 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 Gulf Shores, AL 36542?
There is no single waiting list for Gulf Shores, AL 36542. 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 Gulf Shores, AL 36542?
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 Gulf Shores, AL 36542. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Gulf Shores, AL 36542?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Gulf Shores, AL 36542, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Gulf Shores, AL 36542 is $1,560 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 Gulf Shores, AL 36542?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Gulf Shores, AL 36542. 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 Gulf Shores, AL 36542?
This page may still list buildings in Gulf Shores, AL 36542 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; 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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