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Greater Gadsden

422 Chestnut St, Gadsden, AL, 35901 · ~1,166 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Gadsden, AL (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Greater Gadsden served 1,031 households across 1,166 units (88% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.1 people, an average annual income of $16,117, and pays an average of $341 per month toward rent.

Households served
1,031 of 1,166 units
Avg. household income
$16,117
Avg. rent paid by household
$341
Avg. household size
2.1 people
Households with children
46%
Head of household 62+
25%
Head of household with a disability
44%
Avg. wait to move in
6 months

Unit mix: 15% 1-bedroom, 52% 2-bedroom, 32% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 6 developments with an average score of 95 (High Performer).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
COLLEY HOMESGadsden99 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
STARNES PARKGadsden98 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
CARVER VILLAGEGadsden93 High PerformerNSPIREJun 2025
GATEWAY VILLAGEGadsden93 High PerformerUPCSSep 2017
EMMA SANSOM HOMESGadsden92 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2025
CAMPBELL COURTGadsden92 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2025

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Greater Gadsden directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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