Housing Programs in Birmingham, AL
Public Housing is a government-subsidized program designed to assist communities in providing decent, safe, and sanitary housing for families of low to moderate income. It is one of the housing programs in Birmingham, AL. HABD owns and manages 14 developments consisting of more than 4,000 public housing units in the Birmingham Metropolitan Area. Interested public housing residents can apply using this form.
HCV (Section 8)
HABD’s Department of Rental Assistance Programs administers the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program to eligible families within Jefferson County. Housing Choice Vouchers provide tenant-based assistance, and families may use their voucher with private landlords throughout HABD’s jurisdiction in Birmingham and Jefferson County.
Real Estate Development
HABD is committed to repositioning its public housing portfolio to best serve Birmingham residents while remaining aligned with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s overall direction. As a result, we’re evaluating the needs of our current properties to ensure each site’s redevelopment effort is the best course of action for current and future residents.
HCV Homeownership
The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District offers an innovative Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)/Section 8 Homeownership Program designed to help eligible voucher holders transition from renting to owning a home. This program allows qualified participants to use their housing assistance toward monthly mortgage payments instead of rent, creating a pathway to long-term financial stability and asset building.
Living Legacy
The HABD Homeownership Program offers affordable homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income families. The program builds new homes on selected HABD-owned sites or acquires existing homes in targeted neighborhoods. Preference is given to HABD public housing residents and Section 8 participants who apply and qualify.
Choice Neighborhood
The Housing Authority of Birmingham District is thrilled to announce that we’ve been awarded two Choice Neighborhood grants: the Smithfield Choice Neighborhood Implementation Grant and the Dr. Rev. Morrell Todd Homes Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant. These competitive grants will enable HABD to reimagine these two properties, igniting investment in surrounding neighborhoods and improving the lives of our residents.
Reasonable Accommodation
In certain instances, a person with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation or a reasonable modification. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the project’s rules, policies, procedures, or services that is necessary to ensure that the person with a disability has an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling or other area of the project or to benefit from services provided to all residents.
