Mary Walker Towers PB Section 8 Chattanooga, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mary Walker Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Chattanooga, TN with 153 units reporting 87% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $331/month on average.
153
total units
87%
occupancy
$331
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2501 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37408 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,895/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,519/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Mary Walker Towers
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 2501 Market 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 (~$331/mo average here).
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- Jaycee Tower LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cromwell Hills LIHTC
- The Villages at Alton Park Public Housing
- Chestnut Flats LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Hotel LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.1 km |
| Ridgeway Apts PB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.4 km |
| Whiteside Faith Manor PB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.4 km |
| Cne Affordable Housing Vii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.4 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mary Walker Towers 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 Mary Walker Towers?
Residents report average rents near $331/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 Mary Walker Towers?
Contact the management office at 2501 Market 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.