Watauga Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 Johnson City, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Watauga Square Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Johnson City, TN with 102 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $363/month on average.
102
total units
91%
occupancy
$363
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 503 W Watauga Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,238/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,780/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 21% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Watauga Square Apts
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 503 W Watauga Ave, 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 (~$363/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Johnson City
- Southside Public Housing
- John Sevier Center LIHTCPB Section 8
- Lakewood Village Apartments PB 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dunbar Apt Llc PB Section 8 | Johnson City | 0.8 km |
| Parkway PB Section 8 | Johnson City | 0.8 km |
| Stephen Taylor Duplex LIHTC | Johnson City | 1.4 km |
| City View Apartments PB Section 8 | Johnson City | 2.5 km |
| Orleans Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Johnson City | 2.5 km |
| Woodland Place Apts §202 Senior | Johnson City | 2.5 km |
| Kingston Springs LIHTCPB Section 8 | Johnson City | 2.5 km |
| Unaka Development Corp §811 | Johnson City | 2.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Johnson City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Watauga Square Apts have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Watauga Square Apts?
Residents report average rents near $363/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 Watauga Square Apts?
Contact the management office at 503 W Watauga Ave 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.