Hickory Forest LIHTCPB Section 8 Nashville, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hickory Forest is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Nashville, TN with 90 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $406/month on average.
90
total units
96%
occupancy
$406
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 Ocala Dr, Nashville, TN 37211 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,809/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,596/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 23% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 28% |
How to apply at Hickory Forest
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 500 Ocala Dr, 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 (~$406/mo average here).
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- Edgehill Apartments PB Section 8
- Napier Place PB Section 8
- Andrew Jackson Courts PB Section 8
- Neighborhood Housing PB Section 8
- Trevecca Towers I/east LIHTC
- Poplar Bend LIHTC
- Hobson LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Brook Townhouses Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Nashville | 1.1 km |
| Valley Brook Townhomes I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Nashville | 1.1 km |
| Swiss Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Nashville | 1.1 km |
| Swiss View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Nashville | 1.1 km |
| Hickory Lake Apts LIHTC | Antioch | 3.4 km |
| The Park at Richards Road Apartment PB Section 8 | Antioch | 4 km |
| Park at Richards Road Apts LIHTC | Antioch | 4.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hickory Forest have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Hickory Forest?
Residents report average rents near $406/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 Hickory Forest?
Contact the management office at 500 Ocala Dr 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.