East Lake Courts Public Housing Chattanooga, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
East Lake Courts is a Public Housing community in Chattanooga, TN with 410 units reporting 82% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $255/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 51 months.
410
total units
82%
occupancy
$255
avg resident rent
51 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2552 4th Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37407 Map → |
| Average household income | $10,157/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,132/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 35% |
How to apply at East Lake Courts
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 2552 4th 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 (~$255/mo average here).
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- Cromwell Hills LIHTC
- The Villages at Alton Park Public Housing
- Chestnut Flats LIHTC
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emerald Villages - Woodside LIHTC | Chattanooga | 0.8 km |
| Hillsdale Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.4 km |
| Villages at Alton Park Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 2.5 km |
| Villages at Alton Park Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 2.5 km |
| Alton Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 2.5 km |
| Villages at Alton Park Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 2.5 km |
| Orchard Knob Apartments §202 Senior | Chattanooga | 3.3 km |
| Mary Walker Towers PB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Chattanooga
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does East Lake Courts 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 East Lake Courts?
Residents report average rents near $255/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 East Lake Courts?
Contact the management office at 2552 4th 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.