Pinecrest PB Section 8 Johnson City, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Pinecrest is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Johnson City, TN with 95 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $338/month on average.
95
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 | 525 Joy Ct, Johnson City, TN 37601 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,267/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,126/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 45% |
How to apply at Pinecrest
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 525 Joy Ct, 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 (~$338/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
- Stoneybrooke Heights Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Lake Terrace PB Section 8
- Blue Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southgate Village Apt LIHTC | Johnson City | 0.8 km |
| Beaver Hollow LIHTCPB Section 8 | Johnson City | 0.8 km |
| Charleston Square Townhomes PB Section 8 | Johnson City | 0.8 km |
| Watauga Development Corporation PB Section 8 | Johnson City | 0.8 km |
| Watauga Residential Development PB Section 8 | Johnson City | 0.8 km |
| Charleston Square Townhomes PB Section 8 | Johnson City | 0.8 km |
| Pennington Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Johnson City | 1.1 km |
| Cedar Grove Village LIHTC | Johnson City | 1.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Johnson City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Pinecrest 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 Pinecrest?
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 Pinecrest?
Contact the management office at 525 Joy Ct 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.