New Southern Senior Center PB Section 8 Jackson, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
New Southern Senior Center is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Jackson, TN with 84 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $338/month on average.
84
total units
89%
occupancy
$338
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 181 E Chester St, Jackson, TN 38301 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,251/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,025/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 28% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at New Southern Senior Center
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 181 E Chester St, Jackson; 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 (~$338/mo average here).
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- Patrician Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Rosewood Gardens & Allen Public Housing
- Park Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mcmillan Towers LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Jackson | 0.8 km |
| Intown Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Jackson | 0.8 km |
| Jake Harris Ii LIHTC | Jackson | 0.8 km |
| 545 S Royal St LIHTC | Jackson | 0.8 km |
| South Royal Duplex LIHTC | Jackson | 0.8 km |
| Carson Sfd LIHTC | Jackson | 0.8 km |
| South Hays Street Sfd LIHTC | Jackson | 0.8 km |
| Baker Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Jackson | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does New Southern Senior Center 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 New Southern Senior Center?
Residents report average rents near $338/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 New Southern Senior Center?
Contact the management office at 181 E Chester St in Jackson. 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.