Mechanicsville PB Section 8 Knoxville, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mechanicsville is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Knoxville, TN with 48 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $326/month on average.
48
total units
88%
occupancy
$326
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1415 Moses Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,935/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,599/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
How to apply at Mechanicsville
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 1415 Moses 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 (~$326/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgebrook Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Knoxville | 0.8 km |
| Western Heights Lp PB Section 8 | Knoxville | 1.4 km |
| Pinnacle Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Knoxville | 2.5 km |
| The Vista at Summit Hill LIHTC | Knoxville | 2.5 km |
| Vista at Summit Hill PB Section 8 | Knoxville | 2.5 km |
| Broadway Towers PB Section 8 | Knoxville | 2.8 km |
| Big Oak Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Knoxville | 2.8 km |
| Isabella Towers - Mf (318) PB Section 8 | Knoxville | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville?
Residents report average rents near $326/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 Mechanicsville?
Contact the management office at 1415 Moses 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.