Jefferson County Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Jefferson County, Alabama.

Waiting List
Closed: Jefferson County, Alabama Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Brookside Village, Fultondale Village, Hickory Grove and Red Hollow apartments Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Warrior Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Terrace Manor I, Terrace Manor II and Oak Ridge in Brighton Apartments, Bessemer Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Spring Gardens I Apartments Other Senior Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Jefferson County, Alabama Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Jefferson County, Alabama.

The Jefferson County Housing Authority (JCHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed.

The JCHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from October 4, 2022, until October 6, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on this waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the JCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the JCHA public notice on October 3, 2022.

Closed: Brookside Village, Fultondale Village, Hickory Grove and Red Hollow apartments Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Fultondale, Alabama.

The Jefferson County Housing Authority (JCHA) last accepted Public Housing waiting list applications for apartments at Brookside Village, Fultondale Village, Hickory Grove and Red Hollow apartments from July 31, 2023, until August 14, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

There were two ways to apply while the waiting list was open:

  1. Print the paper application.
  2. Pick up the application from the Jefferson County Housing Authority (Fultondale Office).

Once the application was completed, applicants were required to call JCHA to make an appointment to return the application.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Displaced person(s)
    • Individuals or families displaced by government action or whose dwelling has been extensively damaged or destroyed as a result of a disaster declared or otherwise formally recognized pursuant to Federal Disaster Relief Laws.
  • Applicants with an adult family member currently working 30 hours a week.
    • This preference is also extended equally to all elderly families and all families whose head or spouse is receiving income based on their inability to work.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the JCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the JCHA public notice on July 18, 2023.

Closed: Warrior Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Warrior, Alabama.

The Jefferson County Housing Authority (JCHA) last accepted Public Housing waiting list applications for Warrior Apartments from December 11, 2023, until December 12, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: This opening was for the following communities:

  • Dixi Manor - 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom units.
  • Faucett Homes in Trafford - 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom units.
  • Northeast Jefferson Villa in Bradford - 1, 2 and 3-bedroom units.
  • Chelsea Gardens -  0, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom units.
  • Warrior Courts - 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom units.

There were two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Pick up an application at the JCHA Warrior Office.
  2. Print the paper application.

Once the paper application was completed, applicants were required to call the JCHA to schedule an appointment to drop off the application at the JCHA (Warrior Office).

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Catastrophic Involuntary Displacement 
  • Applicants with an Adult member enrolled in an employment training program or currently working 30 hours per week or more. 
  • A person defined as elderly or disabled under the definition verified by the Social Security Administration.
  • Special Circumstance Preferences: These preferences apply only to specific units: 
    • Near-elderly families over other families for units designated for elderly/disabled (this preference only applies to designated properties) 
    • For one bedroom/efficiency units; elderly, disabled families and displaced persons over single persons.

100 selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the JCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the JCHA public notice on December 11, 2023.

Closed: Terrace Manor I, Terrace Manor II and Oak Ridge in Brighton Apartments, Bessemer Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Bessemer and Brighton, Alabama.

The Jefferson County Housing Authority (JCHA) last accepted Bessemer Public Housing waiting list applications for 3-Bedroom apartments at Terrace Manor I, Terrace Manor II and Oak Ridge in Brighton Apartments from January 16, 2024, until January 18, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

There were two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Print the paper application.
  2. Pick up the application from the Jefferson County Housing Authority.

Once the application was completed, applicants were required to call the JCHA and make an appointment to return the application. Applications were accepted at the JCHA (Bessemer Office).

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Catastrophic Involuntary Displacement
  • Applicants with an Adult member enrolled in an employment training program or currently working 30 hours per week or more.
  • A person defined as elderly or disabled under the definition verified by the Social Security Administration.
  • Special Circumstance Preferences: These preferences apply only to specific units:
    • Near-elderly families over other families for units designated for elderly/disabled (this preference only applies to designated properties)
    • For one bedroom/efficiency units; elderly, disabled families and displaced persons over single persons.

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the JCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the JCHA public notice on January 12, 2024.

Closed: Spring Gardens I Apartments Other Senior Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Senior rental housing assistance in Birmingham, Alabama.

The Jefferson County Housing Authority (JCHA) Senior waiting list for apartments at Spring Gardens Apartments is closed.

The JCHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from October 17, 2022, until, October 31, 2022. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete an application in person at the JCHA office.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the JCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the JCHA notice on October 5, 2022.

About The Agency

Jefferson County Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 2,851 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 7:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 7:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 7:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 7:00am-5:00pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

3700 Industrial Parkway, Birmingham, AL

Visit Website(205) 849-0123

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Jefferson County Housing Authority?

Jefferson County Housing Authority serves 2,586 low-income households. The agency manages 2,303 Housing Choice Vouchers and 537 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Jefferson County Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 77 percent of households served by Jefferson County Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Jefferson County Housing Authority households.

How many Jefferson County Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 724 households and make up 28 percent of households served by Jefferson County Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Jefferson County Housing Authority?

There are 2301 female-headed renter households living in Jefferson County Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 89% of those served by the Jefferson County Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Jefferson County Housing Authority renters?

Black 2,353
White 207

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Jefferson County Housing Authority?

There are 594 households headed by seniors served by the Jefferson County Housing Authority. Senior households are 23% of households in Jefferson County Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Jefferson County Housing Authority housing?

There are 517 persons with disabilities living in Jefferson County Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 20% of households served by the Jefferson County Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Jefferson County Housing Authority?

The Jefferson County Housing Authority is rated as a high performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Jefferson County Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Jefferson County Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on October 4, 2022 and closed on October 6, 2022.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Jefferson County Housing Authority

Spring Gardens

201 Spring Gardens Rd, Birmingham, Alabama 35217

Oakridge

4462 Oak Ridge Circle, Bessemer, Alabama 35020

Terrace Manor I & ll

4603 Little Dr, Bessemer, Alabama 35022

Warrior Court

601 Pecan Street, Warrior, Alabama 35180

Fultondale Village

2100 Stoney Brook Lane, Fultondale, Alabama 35068

Red Hollow

100 Valley Court, Birmingham, Alabama 35215

Brookside Village

2172 Walker Chapel Cir, Brookside, Alabama 35036

Jcha Scattered Site

309 81st St S, Birmingham, Alabama 35214