Samuel Melton/cooper Eld. Public Housing Cleveland, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Samuel Melton/cooper Eld. is a Public Housing community in Cleveland, TN with 114 units reporting 79% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $425/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 3 months.
114
total units
79%
occupancy
$425
avg resident rent
3 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1601 Clemmer St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,638/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,810/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 81% |
| One-bedroom share | 63% |
How to apply at Samuel Melton/cooper Eld.
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 1601 Clemmer St NE, Cleveland; 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 (~$425/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Samuel Melton/cooper Eld. 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 Samuel Melton/cooper Eld.?
Residents report average rents near $425/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 Samuel Melton/cooper Eld.?
Contact the management office at 1601 Clemmer St NE in Cleveland. 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.