River View Towers PB Section 8 Chattanooga, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
River View Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Chattanooga, TN with 138 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $348/month on average.
138
total units
97%
occupancy
$348
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 W Ml King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37402 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,550/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,238/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at River View Towers
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 500 W Ml King Blvd, 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 (~$348/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Apts PB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.1 km |
| Grand Hotel LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.4 km |
| Fort Negley Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.4 km |
| Fifth Street Rental LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.7 km |
| Whiteside Faith Manor PB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 2 km |
| Cne Affordable Housing Vii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 2 km |
| Mary Walker Towers PB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 2.4 km |
| Mitchell & Read Quads LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does River View Towers 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 River View Towers?
Residents report average rents near $348/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 River View Towers?
Contact the management office at 500 W Ml King Blvd 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.