Emma Wheeler Homes Public Housing Chattanooga, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Emma Wheeler Homes is a Public Housing community in Chattanooga, TN with 336 units reporting 81% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $279/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 41 months.
336
total units
81%
occupancy
$279
avg resident rent
41 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 809 E 48th St, Chattanooga, TN 37410 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,751/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,964/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 46% |
How to apply at Emma Wheeler Homes
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 809 E 48th St, 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 (~$279/mo average here).
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- East Lake Courts Public Housing
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- The Reserve at Mountain Pass LIHTC
- Patten Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- Jaycee Tower LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cromwell Hills LIHTC
- The Villages at Alton Park Public Housing
- Chestnut Flats LIHTC
- Bayberry Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rossville Apartments PB Section 8 | Rossville | 1.4 km |
| Alexian Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 2 km |
| Villages at Alton Park Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 2.2 km |
| Villages at Alton Park Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 2.2 km |
| Alton Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 2.2 km |
| Villages at Alton Park Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 2.2 km |
| Stoneridge Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 2.4 km |
| Springwood PB Section 8 | Rossville | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Chattanooga
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Emma Wheeler Homes 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 Emma Wheeler Homes?
Residents report average rents near $279/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 Emma Wheeler Homes?
Contact the management office at 809 E 48th St 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.