The Villages at Alton Park Public Housing Chattanooga, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Villages at Alton Park is a Public Housing community in Chattanooga, TN with 200 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $375/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 86 months.
200
total units
88%
occupancy
$375
avg resident rent
86 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 288 Water St, Chattanooga, TN 37410 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,372/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,272/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 17% |
How to apply at The Villages at Alton Park
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 288 Water 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 (~$375/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoneridge Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 0.8 km |
| Alexian Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 2 km |
| Mary Walker Towers PB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 2.2 km |
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| Fort Negley Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 3.3 km |
| Ridgeway Apts PB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 3.4 km |
| Whiteside Faith Manor PB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Villages at Alton Park 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 The Villages at Alton Park?
Residents report average rents near $375/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 The Villages at Alton Park?
Contact the management office at 288 Water 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.