Cwa Apartments I PB Section 8 Nashville, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cwa Apartments I is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Nashville, TN with 176 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $278/month on average.
176
total units
94%
occupancy
$278
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 440 Shelby Ave, Nashville, TN 37206 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,585/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,147/yr |
| People per unit | 3.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
How to apply at Cwa Apartments I
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 440 Shelby Ave, Nashville; 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 (~$278/mo average here).
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- Neighborhood Housing PB Section 8
- Trevecca Towers I/east LIHTC
- Poplar Bend LIHTC
- Hobson LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkway Terrace PB Section 8 | Nashville | 1.1 km |
| Riverchase Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Nashville | 1.4 km |
| Levy Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Nashville | 1.4 km |
| Nance Place Apts Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | Nashville | 1.4 km |
| Park at Hillside LIHTCPB Section 8 | Nashville | 2 km |
| Randee Rogers LIHTC | Nashville | 2.8 km |
| Chestnut Hill LIHTC | Nashville | 3.3 km |
| Hillside Flats LIHTC | Nashville | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cwa Apartments I have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Cwa Apartments I?
Residents report average rents near $278/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 Cwa Apartments I?
Contact the management office at 440 Shelby Ave in Nashville. 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.