Apply to Gadsden Apartment Waiting Lists
There are 240 low-income apartments in Gadsden that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Gadsden, Alabama can range from $327 to $584 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 1,362 low-income homes in Gadsden where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2023, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $336 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on May 31st, 2023. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Gadsden, Alabama
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Greater Gadsden Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Gadsden, Alabama Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Gadsden, Alabama
Gadsden features 1,362 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Gadsden, Alabama
There are 240 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Gadsden.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Gadsden, Alabama
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Gadsden landlords $400 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Gadsden.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Gadsden, Alabama for a two-bedroom apartment is between $692 and $846.
2023 Gadsden, Alabama Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden, Alabama Fair Market Rent | $514 | $660 | $769 | $973 | $1,033 |
| Gadsden, Alabama Payment Standard Range | $463 to $565 | $594 to $726 | $692 to $846 | $876 to $1,070 | $930 to $1,136 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Gadsden, AL Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 20 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,602 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 1,362 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 40.43% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.48 |
| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
| Median Household Income | $29,136 ±$2,111 |
| Median Rent | $588 ±$20 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 47.62% ± 3.89pp |
| Total Population | 36,455 |
Population and Household Demographics
Gadsden is a city in Etowah County, Alabama with a population of 36,455. There are 14,379 households in the city with an average household size of 2.46 persons. 40.43% of households in Gadsden are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Gadsden
The median gross income for households in Gadsden is $29,136 a year, or $2,428 a month. The median rent for the city is $588 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Gadsden, a household making less than $1,960 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 47.62% of households who rent are overburdened in Gadsden.
Area Median Income In Gadsden
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For Gadsden, the AMI is calculated from all households within Etowah County.
In Gadsden, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $63,400
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Gadsden
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Gadsden
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Gadsden AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$14,580 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $38,150 | $40,750 | $43,400 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Gadsden AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$23,000 | $26,300 | $29,600 | $32,850 | $35,500 | $38,150 | $40,750 | $43,400 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Gadsden AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$36,800 | $42,050 | $47,300 | $52,550 | $56,800 | $61,000 | $65,200 | $69,400 |
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