Lonsdale PB Section 8 Knoxville, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lonsdale is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Knoxville, TN with 260 units reporting 87% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $327/month on average.
260
total units
87%
occupancy
$327
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2020 Minnesota Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,749/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,018/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 5% |
How to apply at Lonsdale
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 2020 Minnesota Ave, Knoxville; 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 (~$327/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Western Heights Lp PB Section 8 | Knoxville | 0.8 km |
| Ridgebrook Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Knoxville | 1.4 km |
| Cassell Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Knoxville | 2.2 km |
| Big Oak Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Knoxville | 2.4 km |
| Summercrest Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Knoxville | 2.4 km |
| Central Terrace LIHTC | Knoxville | 3.3 km |
| Clear Springs Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Knoxville | 3.4 km |
| Sutherland View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Knoxville | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lonsdale 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 Lonsdale?
Residents report average rents near $327/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 Lonsdale?
Contact the management office at 2020 Minnesota Ave in Knoxville. 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.