College Hill Public Housing Chattanooga, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
College Hill is a Public Housing community in Chattanooga, TN with 495 units reporting 62% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $259/month on average.
495
total units
62%
occupancy
$259
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1239 Cypress Street Ct, Chattanooga, TN 37402 Map → |
| Average household income | $10,599/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,987/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 0% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 46% |
How to apply at College Hill
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 1239 Cypress Street Ct, Chattanooga; 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 (~$259/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Hotel LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 0.8 km |
| Boynton Overlook LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.1 km |
| River View Towers PB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.1 km |
| Dogwood Apartments PB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.1 km |
| Gateway Towers Public Housing | Chattanooga | 1.1 km |
| The Overlook Apartments PB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.1 km |
| Mary Walker Towers PB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.4 km |
| Mitchell & Read Quads LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does College Hill 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 College Hill?
Residents report average rents near $259/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 College Hill?
Contact the management office at 1239 Cypress Street Ct in Chattanooga. 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.