Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Baldwin County, Alabama
Baldwin County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,434 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,277 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $27.58 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,434
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 23% more than in Alabama
- Typical rent
- $1,277
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 27% more than in Alabama
- Wage needed
- $27.58
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $57,360 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 47%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 3% less than in Alabama
Only here
Renting in Baldwin County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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At $1,277, Baldwin County ranks 2nd among the 67 counties in Alabama for the highest typical rent.
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Baldwin County has the highest typical rent in its area: $1,277, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Mobile County ($1,052).
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At $78,775, Baldwin County ranks 4th among the 67 counties in Alabama for the highest typical household income.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Baldwin County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Baldwin County was $1,701 a month in September 2026: 2.1% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,180 | $22.69 | $47,200 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,317 | $25.33 | $52,680 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,434 | $27.58 | $57,360 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,855 | $35.67 | $74,200 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,347 | $45.13 | $93,880 |
HUD area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 24 ZIP codes in Baldwin County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,220 in 36507 to $1,680 in 36532. 7 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,434).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 36507 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $990 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,530 | $1,960 |
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| 36511 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $1,150 | $1,270 | $1,390 | $1,800 | $2,280 |
| 36526 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $1,320 | $1,470 | $1,600 | $2,070 | $2,620 |
| 36527 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $1,340 | $1,500 | $1,630 | $2,110 | $2,670 |
| 36530 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $1,010 | $1,130 | $1,230 | $1,590 | $2,010 |
| 36532 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $1,380 | $1,540 | $1,680 | $2,170 | $2,750 |
| 36535 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $1,090 | $1,210 | $1,320 | $1,710 | $2,160 |
| 36542 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $1,280 | $1,430 | $1,560 | $2,020 | $2,550 |
| 36547 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $1,320 | $1,480 | $1,610 | $2,090 | $2,640 |
| 36549 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $1,090 | $1,250 | $1,390 | $1,820 | $2,230 |
| 36550 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $1,180 | $1,310 | $1,430 | $1,850 | $2,340 |
| 36551 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $1,130 | $1,260 | $1,370 | $1,770 | $2,240 |
| 36555 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $1,090 | $1,210 | $1,320 | $1,710 | $2,160 |
| 36559 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $1,350 | $1,510 | $1,640 | $2,120 | $2,690 |
| 36561 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $1,340 | $1,500 | $1,630 | $2,110 | $2,670 |
| 36562 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $990 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,530 | $1,960 |
| 36562 | Escambia County, AL | $990 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,530 | $1,960 |
| 36564 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $1,180 | $1,310 | $1,430 | $1,850 | $2,340 |
| 36567 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $1,000 | $1,110 | $1,220 | $1,570 | $1,980 |
| 36574 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $990 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,530 | $1,960 |
| 36576 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $1,000 | $1,120 | $1,220 | $1,580 | $2,000 |
| 36578 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $1,020 | $1,140 | $1,240 | $1,600 | $2,030 |
| 36579 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $990 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,530 | $1,960 |
| 36580 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $990 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,530 | $1,960 |
- 36507 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $1,220$1,530
- 36511 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $1,390$1,800
- 36526 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $1,600$2,070
- 36527 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $1,630$2,110
- 36530 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $1,230$1,590
- 36532 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $1,680$2,170
- 36535 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $1,320$1,710
- 36542 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $1,560$2,020
- 36547 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $1,610$2,090
- 36549 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $1,390$1,820
- 36550 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $1,430$1,850
- 36551 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $1,370$1,770
- 36555 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $1,320$1,710
- 36559 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $1,640$2,120
- 36561 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $1,630$2,110
- 36562 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $1,220$1,530
- 36562 · Escambia County, AL $1,220$1,530
- 36564 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $1,430$1,850
- 36567 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $1,220$1,570
- 36574 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $1,220$1,530
- 36576 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $1,220$1,580
- 36578 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $1,240$1,600
- 36579 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $1,220$1,530
- 36580 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $1,220$1,530
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Baldwin County, 47% of renter households are in that position; in Alabama, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
47%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
22,077 households rent in Baldwin County
- Spend half or more of their income 22%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 25%
- Spend less than 30% 53%
Compared with the state and the country
- Baldwin 47%
- Alabama 49%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Baldwin County
HUD lists 41 properties with homes for low-income households in Baldwin County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 30
- HUD-assisted
- 12
- public housing
- 1
2,107 homes in all; 2,058 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Arbors By the Bay Tax credit (LIHTC) 27642 US Highway 98, Daphne 36526 150 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 70 · 3 bd: 62 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities, families
- Alison Pointe Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 9921 Bethany Dr, Foley 36535 128 low-income homes · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 64 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Unknown Public housing 13A Armstrong Ave, Bay Minette 36507 108 homes, 107 low-income · Run by Ha Bay Minette · Average payment: $358 a month · Average wait: 16 months · Homes at several sites · (251) 937-2211
- Annandale Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 21325 Annandale Dr, Robertsdale 36567 104 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 56 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2007 · For families
- The Kensley Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 31230 Stagecoach Rd, Spanish Fort 36527 104 low-income homes · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities, families
- Shellbrooke Pointe Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 7684 Twin Beech Rd, Fairhope 36532 96 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 56 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families
- Cottage Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 47247 Rabun Rd, Bay Minette 36507 90 low-income homes · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 45 · 3 bd: 23 · In service since 2007 · For people with disabilities, families
- Inglewood Tax credit (LIHTC) 21635 Sandy Springs Cir, Robertsdale 36567 76 low-income homes · 3 bd: 76 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families
- Savannah Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 E Lawson Ave, Foley 36535 80 homes, 68 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2002 · For people with disabilities, families
- Peppertree Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2500 Boddie Ln, Gulf Shores 36542 72 homes, 61 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2001 · For people with disabilities, families
- The Landing Tax credit (LIHTC) 19096 Fairground Rd, Robertsdale 36567 60 low-income homes · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families
- Blackwood Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 26648 S Holley St, Loxley 36551 56 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2001 · For families
- Hallson Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 12654 Alabama St, Elberta 36530 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2011 · For people with disabilities, families
- Peppertree Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 2500 Boddie Ln, Gulf Shores 36542 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 1998 · For people with disabilities, families
- AHEPA 310 III Apartments HUD-assisted 20765 Bishop Rd, Fairhope 36532 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (251) 928-7352
- Spring Run Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 201 Spring Run Dr, Fairhope 36532 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 1994 · For families · (251) 928-0981
- Bay Minette Rotary Vil HUD-assisted 2211 McMillan Ave, Bay Minette 36507 50 homes, 49 low-income · For older adults · (251) 937-2811
- Loxley Station Development Tax credit (LIHTC) 63 Ribbon Rail Ct, Loxley 36551 48 low-income homes · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities, families
- Regency Pointe Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 S Greentree Ln, Foley 36535 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 48 · In service since 2006 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Briarwood Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 19038 Fairground Rd, Robertsdale 36567 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Cypress Trace Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 904 Clark Ave, Bay Minette 36507 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 2016
- Robertsdale Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 22625 Mattingly St, Robertsdale 36567 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 1995 · For people with disabilities, families
- Sandlewood Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 22575 Mattingly St, Robertsdale 36567 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2008 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Village at Meadowview Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 950 Spring Run Dr, Fairhope 36532 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · In service since 2007 · For older adults, people with disabilities · (251) 928-7787
- Village Oaks HUD-assisted 300 W Railroad St, Bay Minette 36507 40 homes, 39 low-income · For older adults · (251) 580-3333
- Ahepa 310 Xii HUD-assisted 1409 Pollard Rd, Daphne 36526 39 low-income homes · For older adults · (251) 626-9228
- Brookwood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 400 Brookwood Cir, Foley 36535 38 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 1992 · For people with disabilities, families
- Hilltop Apartments HUD-assisted 19619 Wilters St, Robertsdale 36567 36 low-income homes · For families · (251) 947-5500
- Loxley Arms Apts HUD-assisted 2290 S Holley St, Loxley 36551 36 low-income homes · For families · (251) 964-5012
- Regency Pointe Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 S Greentree Ln, Foley 36535 34 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 1998 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Sawgrass Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 24070 Canal Rd, Orange Beach 36561 52 homes, 32 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 1992 · For people with disabilities, families
- Rose Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 305 E Rose Ave, Foley 36535 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2007 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Bayview Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 24598 Gulf Bay Rd, Orange Beach 36561 31 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 21 · In service since 1993 · For families
- Belle Isle Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 18720 US Highway 90, Robertsdale 36567 28 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 2006 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Alston Court HUD-assisted 1000 S Alston St, Foley 36535 21 homes, 20 low-income · For people with disabilities · (251) 971-1766
- Bartlett Place HUD-assisted 2112 McMillan Ave, Bay Minette 36507 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (251) 300-3284
- Daphne Group Home HUD-assisted 513 Main St, Daphne 36526 10 homes, 9 low-income · For people with disabilities · (251) 666-4431
- Viola Bertolla Group Home HUD-assisted 4260 N Magnolia St, Loxley 36551 10 homes, 9 low-income · For people with disabilities · (251) 978-9125
- Kamco-3 Tax credit (LIHTC) 471 W Peachtree Ave, Foley 36535 2 low-income homes · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1990 · For older adults
- Kamco-4 Tax credit (LIHTC) 485 W Peachtree Ave, Foley 36535 2 low-income homes · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1990 · For older adults
- Jasmine Trails Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 19451 Oak Rd W, Gulf Shores 36542 In service since 2017 · For families
2 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Baldwin County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in Baldwin County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,500 | $35,800 | $57,300 |
| 2 people | $24,600 | $40,900 | $65,450 |
| 3 people | $27,650 | $46,000 | $73,650 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $51,150 | $81,800 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $55,250 | $88,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $59,300 | $94,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $63,450 | $101,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $67,500 | $108,000 |
Area median income: $102,400. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,062 – $1,298
- 1 bedroom $1,185 – $1,449
- 2 bedrooms $1,291 – $1,577
- 3 bedrooms $1,670 – $2,041
- 4 bedrooms $2,112 – $2,582
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Ha Foley Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 374 vouchers (251) 943-5370 Ha Foley: telesha@foleyhousingauthority.com
- Ha Bay Minette Public housing · 107 public housing units (251) 937-2211 Ha Bay Minette: al164@bayminetteha.org
Housing agencies in Alabama Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Alabama
What Alabama law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1 month of rent
- Ala. Code §35-9A-201(a)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 60 calendar days
- Ala. Code §35-9A-201(b)-(c)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 7 business days
- Ala. Code §35-9A-421(b)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 calendar days
- Ala. Code §35-9A-441(b)
- Only a court order can remove youAla. Code §35-9A-427
- Protection from retaliationAla. Code §35-9A-501(a)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Baldwin County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Center for Fair Housing
602 Bel Air Blvd, Mobile · 22 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 6 more
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CCCS of Mobile
705 Oak Circle Dr E, Mobile · 24 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Baldwin County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Alabama, the average home bill was $174 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$2,868
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,434
- Security deposit
- $1,434
- Total
- $2,868
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Baldwin County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,180; 1 bedroom: $1,317; 2 bedrooms: $1,434; 3 bedrooms: $1,855; 4 bedrooms: $2,347. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Baldwin County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,434) without spending more than 30% of income takes $27.58 an hour full time, or $57,360 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Baldwin County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $51,150 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Baldwin County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,291 and $1,577 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Baldwin County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,220 in 36507 to $1,680 in 36532. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Baldwin County?
HUD lists 41 properties with homes for low-income households in Baldwin County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Baldwin County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Baldwin County, 47% of renter households are in that position; in Alabama, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).