Northside Public Housing Johnson City, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Northside is a Public Housing community in Johnson City, TN with 73 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $405/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 5 months.
73
total units
96%
occupancy
$405
avg resident rent
5 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 544 Washington Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,861/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,355/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 36% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 87% |
| One-bedroom share | 20% |
How to apply at Northside
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 544 Washington Ave, Johnson City; 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 (~$405/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Johnson City
- Southside Public Housing
- John Sevier Center LIHTCPB Section 8
- Lakewood Village Apartments PB Section 8
- Watauga Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Gibson Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Plymouth Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8
- Tyler Apartments PB Section 8
- Pinecrest PB Section 8
- Stoneybrooke Heights Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Lake Terrace PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunbar Apt Llc PB Section 8 | Johnson City | 0.8 km |
| Parkway PB Section 8 | Johnson City | 0.8 km |
| Stephen Taylor Duplex LIHTC | Johnson City | 1.4 km |
| City View Apartments PB Section 8 | Johnson City | 2.5 km |
| Orleans Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Johnson City | 2.5 km |
| Woodland Place Apts §202 Senior | Johnson City | 2.5 km |
| Kingston Springs LIHTCPB Section 8 | Johnson City | 2.5 km |
| Unaka Development Corp §811 | Johnson City | 2.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Johnson City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Northside have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Northside?
Residents report average rents near $405/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 Northside?
Contact the management office at 544 Washington Ave in Johnson City. 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.