Clear Springs Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Knoxville, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Clear Springs Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Knoxville, TN with 108 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $360/month on average.
108
total units
100%
occupancy
$360
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1716 Merchant Dr, Knoxville, TN 37912 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,149/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,148/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 20% |
How to apply at Clear Springs Apartments
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 1716 Merchant Dr, Knoxville; 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 (~$360/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sterchi Ridge Apartments LIHTC | Knoxville | 1.4 km |
| Pine Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Knoxville | 1.7 km |
| Wilson Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Knoxville | 2 km |
| Autumn Landing PB Section 8 | Knoxville | 2.5 km |
| Cassell Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Knoxville | 2.5 km |
| Central Terrace LIHTC | Knoxville | 2.8 km |
| Cassell View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Knoxville | 2.8 km |
| Holston Ridge Apts LIHTC | Knoxville | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Clear Springs Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Clear Springs Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $360/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 Clear Springs Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1716 Merchant Dr in Knoxville. 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.