CLOSED - Oct 7-10 Taking Applications for Bessemer Public Housing

The Bessemer Waitlist has closed.

Better Communities, Brighter Futures - Moving Beyond Expectations! 

What You Need to Know BEFORE Applying 

Public Housing Applications will be taken at Jefferson County Housing Authority (Bessemer Office) at 4501 Little Drive Bessemer, AL 35022.

For an appointment, or questions please contact:

Felicia Sanders
205.426.8950
fsanders2@jcha.com

or Rowena Gamble
202.426.8948
rgamble@jcha.com

Application Opens: October 7, 2024
Application Close: October 10, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Monday, October 7, 2024, and ending Thursday, October 10, 2024, you may pick up a Public Housing Application Monday - Thursday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, or you may print off an application via our website's APPLY NOW page.

The applications are for the communities listed below. Want to know more about these properties? Visit our Communities page and scroll down to the property listing.

• Terrace Manor I & II (3 Bedrooms ONLY)
• Oak Ridge in Brighton (3 Bedrooms ONLY)

You must call to make an appointment to bring the application back for processing. At that time, you MUST have the following documentation WITH you at your appointment. All members of the applicants' family 18 and older must be present at the application interview. We do not accept faxed/mailed applications.

We CANNOT accept an application without proper Identification, which includes:

• Valid state driver's license, State ID, or Military ID for each household member 18 years and older. (Copies are NOT acceptable)
• Original birth certificates for each family member (Copies are NOT acceptable)
• Original Social Security Cards for each family member (Copies are NOT acceptable)
• Marriage Certificate and/or Divorce Decree, Statement of Separation (whichever applies)
• Name and Mailing address of current employer
• Verification of current income - 3 consecutive paystubs (SS, SSI, TANF, Food Stamps, Child Support, Unemployment, etc.)
• Name and address of current childcare provider
• Correct names and addresses of current and former Landlords, for the past five years

NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED IF ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION IS NOT SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF THE INTERVIEW

Applicants already on the waiting lists for other housing programs must apply separately for this program and such applicants will not lose their place on other waiting lists when they apply for public housing.

For an appointment, please call 205.426.8948 or 205.426.8950.

Directions to the Bessemer Office
Take I-20/59 to exit 110 (Alabama Adventure Parkway) turn onto the Parkway going toward Watermark Outlet get in left lane then go to Prince Street (you will see a sign that says Designer outlets) turn left. Go to the top of the hill to "STOP" sign and turn right onto Little Drive. The leasing office will be one the right.

(In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Jefferson County Housing Authority will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities ONLY at 3700 Industrial Parkway.)

Date of Notice: 8.27.2024

Equal Housing Opportunity