BIRMINGHAM HOUSING
Living Legacy
Homeownership Program
Affordable homeownership opportunities for qualified low- and moderate-income families. Birmingham Housing builds new homes and acquires homes in targeted neighborhoods for renovation.
Who Can Apply?
Applications are considered in the following preference order.
Public Housing Residents
First preference for qualified public housing residents.
Section 8 Participants
Second preference for qualified Section 8 participants.
Other Qualified Families
Other low- and moderate-income families may qualify.
Eligibility Requirements
Annual income of at least $15,000 and below 80% of area median income
First-time homebuyer as defined by HUD
Minimum credit score of 620
U.S. citizenship
Acceptable rental history and reasonably good credit for the past two years
Homebuyer education through a Housing Counseling Agency
Contact our team to confirm current income limits and program eligibility.
Ready to Get Started?
Download
Download the Living Legacy Homeownership Program Interest Form (PDF).
Complete
Complete the form with your household information.
Submit
Email the form or drop it off at our Central Office.
Living Legacy Program
1826 3rd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233
Email your completed form or deliver it to the Central Office.
Section 8 Homeownership
For Section 8 participants interested in purchasing a home:
Letisha Edison
ledison@habd.net
Homeownership Resources
2023 Homeownership Workshop
Archived workshop information