Dogwood Apartments PB Section 8 Chattanooga, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Dogwood Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Chattanooga, TN with 136 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $352/month on average.
136
total units
90%
occupancy
$352
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 959 Gateway Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37402 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,039/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,470/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Dogwood Apartments
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 959 Gateway Ave, 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 (~$352/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Apts PB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.1 km |
| Grand Hotel LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.4 km |
| Fort Negley Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.4 km |
| Fifth Street Rental LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.7 km |
| Whiteside Faith Manor PB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 2 km |
| Cne Affordable Housing Vii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 2 km |
| Mary Walker Towers PB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 2.4 km |
| Mitchell & Read Quads LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Dogwood Apartments 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 Dogwood Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $352/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 Dogwood Apartments?
Contact the management office at 959 Gateway Ave 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.