Carden Heights Public Housing Springfield, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Carden Heights is a Public Housing community in Springfield, TN with 364 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $309/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 6 months.
364
total units
96%
occupancy
$309
avg resident rent
6 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 812 Central Ave W, Springfield, TN 37172 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,906/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,575/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 29% |
How to apply at Carden Heights
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 812 Central Ave W, Springfield; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$309/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Springfield
- Cumberland Square PB Section 8
- 17th Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- The Flats at Mooreland LIHTC
- Mckendree Arbors at Springfield §202 Senior
- Robinhood Apts LIHTC
- Skyview Terrace Apts LIHTC
- Woodland Apts LIHTC
- Country Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood Apts LIHTC | Greenbrier | 14.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Springfield
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Carden Heights have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Carden Heights?
Residents report average rents near $309/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Carden Heights?
Contact the management office at 812 Central Ave W in Springfield. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.