Jefferson County Housing Authority

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Jefferson County Housing Authority (JCHA) last accepted Elderly 55+ Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom apartments at Hickory Ridge l, ll & lll from April 29, 2024, until May 1, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following property:

• Hickory Ridge l, ll & lll

Please note: According to the JCHA "Must Be 55 Years of Age or Older to Apply. All Applications require an email address."

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.

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

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

For more information, visit the JCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the JCHA public notice on April 29, 2024.

The Jefferson County Housing Authority (JCHA) last accepted Elderly 55+ Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Brighton Gardens from April 29, 2024, until May 1, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following property:

• Brighton Gardens

Please note: According to the JCHA "Must Be 55 Years of Age or Older to Apply. All Applications require an email address."

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.

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

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

For more information, visit the JCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the JCHA public notice on April 29, 2024.

The Jefferson County Housing Authority (JCHA) last accepted Elderly 55+ Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Spring Gardens ll, lll and lV from April 29, 2024, until May 1, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen. 

This waiting list was for the following property:

• Spring Gardens

Please note: According to the JCHA "Must Be 55 Years of Age or Older to Apply. All Applications require an email address."

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.

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

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

For more information, visit the JCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the JCHA public notice on April 29, 2024.