permanent housing for seniors

The YWCA offers a continuum of residential programs for seniors and disabled individuals. The YW currently operates two permanent housing facilities specifically tailored to the needs of this population in Birmingham’s Avondale neighborhood and in Homewood, Alabama.

Rosedale Senior Housing Located in Homewood, these eight individual senior homes provide housing opportunities for low-income elderly and disabled individuals. Each one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit is wheelchair accessible and all electric. View Photos of a Rosedale home unit.

Monthly rent, excluding utilities, varies by income. Interested individuals must obtain a Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8).

Four Winds East These 14 units of housing for low-income elderly and disabled individuals are located in the Avondale community. Each onebedroom, one-bathroom home unit is wheelchair accommodated. Supportive services are offered as an option through Collat Jewish Family Services.

Monthly rent, excluding utilities, varies by income. View Photos of a Four Winds East unit.

Who is eligible? Individuals interested in either Rosedale or Four Winds East must meet the following criteria:

• 62 years or older or Disabled, non-elderly (at Four Winds only)
• Income eligible
  

Note: Two units at Four Winds East are designated for disabled, non-elderly individuals. Please contact the YWCA Central at (205) 322-9922 ext. 178 for more information.

How do I apply? For details on how to apply please visit the housing contact page.