Southside Public Housing Johnson City, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Southside is a Public Housing community in Johnson City, TN with 347 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $348/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 5 months.
347
total units
93%
occupancy
$348
avg resident rent
5 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 232 S Broadway St, Johnson City, TN 37601 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,907/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,213/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 21% |
How to apply at Southside
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 232 S Broadway St, 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 (~$348/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Johnson City
- 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
- Blue Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orleans Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Johnson City | 1.4 km |
| Woodland Place Apts §202 Senior | Johnson City | 1.4 km |
| Kingston Springs LIHTCPB Section 8 | Johnson City | 1.4 km |
| Unaka Development Corp §811 | Johnson City | 1.4 km |
| Northside Public Housing | Johnson City | 2 km |
| Doe Ridge Apartmetns LIHTCPB Section 8 | Johnson City | 2 km |
| Summerdale Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Johnson City | 2 km |
| Taylor Four-plex LIHTC | Johnson City | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Johnson City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Southside 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 Southside?
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 Southside?
Contact the management office at 232 S Broadway St 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.