22 Affordable Homes Hit the Market in Midtown Mobile

New development offers income-restricted housing options for low- to moderate-income families.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 10:52pm

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A new affordable housing development in Midtown Mobile, Alabama has opened 22 newly built homes to low- and moderate-income families. The Woodcock Place subdivision, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act, features three-bedroom, two-bathroom homes ranging from 1,200 to 1,300 square feet. Buyers must meet income requirements based on household size, with limits ranging from $45,650 for a small family up to $86,000 for a household of eight. Down payment assistance is available, and sales prices are capped at $195,000 with a required $15,000 down payment.

Why it matters

Affordable housing is a major challenge in many communities, and this new development in Midtown Mobile aims to provide an opportunity for workforce residents and families to become homeowners. The income-restricted homes are part of the city's efforts to increase access to affordable housing options.

The details

The 22 homes in the Woodcock Place subdivision in Midtown Mobile were built with funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. Each home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with varying finishes like backsplashes, countertops, and flooring. To qualify, buyers must meet income requirements based on household size, with limits ranging from $45,650 for a small family up to $86,000 for a household of eight. Down payment assistance is available for eligible buyers, and the sales prices are capped at $195,000 with a required $15,000 down payment.

  • The open house for the new homes was held on Thursday, April 6, 2026.
  • The homes are part of National Community Development Week, which runs from April 6-10, 2026.

The players

Woodcock Place

A new affordable housing development in Midtown Mobile, Alabama that features 22 newly built homes.

Marsha Crawford

An IXL Realtor who provided details about the Woodcock Place homes, including their size, finishes, and pricing.

City of Mobile's Neighborhood Development Department

The department hosting additional events during National Community Development Week to highlight programs and resources available to residents.

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What’s next

The City of Mobile's Neighborhood Development Department will be hosting additional events during National Community Development Week to showcase other programs and resources available to residents.

The takeaway

This new affordable housing development in Midtown Mobile represents an important step in addressing the challenge of homeownership for low- and moderate-income families in the community. By providing income-restricted homes with down payment assistance, the city is working to make the dream of homeownership more accessible for its workforce residents.