Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
1826 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35233 · ~10,152 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Birmingham, 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
Housing Authority of the Birmingham District served 8,758 households across 10,168 units (86% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.4 people, an average annual income of $16,090, and pays an average of $402 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 8,758 of 10,168 units
- Avg. household income
- $16,090
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $402
- Avg. household size
- 2.4 people
- Households with children
- 55%
- Head of household 62+
- 19%
- Head of household with a disability
- 32%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 22 months
Unit mix: 17% 1-bedroom, 34% 2-bedroom, 49% 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 22 developments with an average score of 84 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUXEDO TRACE III | Birmingham | 99 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jul 2025 |
| ELYTON VILLAGE | Birmingham | 96 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jan 2024 |
| RUSSELL B HARRIS HOMES | Birmingham | 96 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jan 2024 |
| Park Place III | Birmingham | 95 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jul 2025 |
| MASON CITY I | Birmingham | 95 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jul 2025 |
| MASON CITY III | Birmingham | 95 High Performer | NSPIRE | Apr 2025 |
| RALPH KIMBROUGH HOMES | Birmingham | 92 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jan 2024 |
| Tuxedo Terrace Phase II | Birmingham | 92 High Performer | NSPIRE | Apr 2025 |
| ROOSEVELT CITY | Birmingham | 90 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jan 2024 |
| SMITHFIELD COURT | Birmingham | 88 Standard | NSPIRE | Jan 2024 |
| TUXEDO TERRACE/HOPE IV-PHASE I | Birmingham | 87 Standard | NSPIRE | Feb 2026 |
| TUXEDO TERRACE II | Birmingham | 87 Standard | NSPIRE | Apr 2025 |
| GLENBROOK AT OXMOOR-HOPEVI PHASE I | Birmingham | 86 Standard | NSPIRE | Jul 2024 |
| CHARLES P MARKS VILLAGE | Birmingham | 85 Standard | NSPIRE | Apr 2025 |
| NORTH BIRMINGHAM HOMES | Birmingham | 83 Standard | NSPIRE | Sep 2024 |
| SOUTHTOWN | Birmingham | 80 Standard | NSPIRE | Apr 2025 |
| COLLEGEVILLE CENTER | Birmingham | 77 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| Rev. Dr. Morrell Todd Community | Birmingham | 72 Standard | NSPIRE | Apr 2025 |
| Tuxedo Terrace Phase I | Birmingham | 71 Standard | NSPIRE | Apr 2025 |
| Park Place | Birmingham | 59 Troubled | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| Park Place II | Birmingham | 59 Troubled | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| TOM BROWN VILLAGE | Birmingham | 58 Troubled | NSPIRE | Jul 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 Housing Authority of the Birmingham District directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.