Ridgeway Apts PB Section 8 Chattanooga, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ridgeway Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Chattanooga, TN with 120 units reporting 79% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $339/month on average.
120
total units
79%
occupancy
$339
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1212 Poplar St, Chattanooga, TN 37402 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,233/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,046/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 21% |
How to apply at Ridgeway Apts
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 1212 Poplar 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 (~$339/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Hotel LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 0.8 km |
| Boynton Overlook LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.1 km |
| River View Towers PB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.1 km |
| Dogwood Apartments PB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.1 km |
| Gateway Towers Public Housing | Chattanooga | 1.1 km |
| The Overlook Apartments PB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.1 km |
| Mary Walker Towers PB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.4 km |
| Mitchell & Read Quads LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ridgeway Apts 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 Ridgeway Apts?
Residents report average rents near $339/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 Ridgeway Apts?
Contact the management office at 1212 Poplar 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.