Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Brownsville, TN
There are 23 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Brownsville with roughly 553 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 21 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $336 to $355 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Brownsville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Brownsville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywood Affordable Housing Corporat PB Section 8 | 139 | $355 | — |
| Lakeview Subdivision LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Oak Haven Plaza Apts PB Section 8 | 50 | $336 | — |
| Broadway Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Prairie Creek Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Riverbrook Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Brownsville Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Brownsville Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Haywood Manor Apartments LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Ridgeview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| Cooper Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Ingram Street Apts I LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| Mclemore Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Norris Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Gay Street Apts LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Ingram Iv LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Ingram Street Apts Ii LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Gay Street Duplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Gay Street Duplex Phase Ii LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| North Bradford Ave Apts LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| North Bradford Duplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| S Washington Duplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| South Washington Duplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Brownsville (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywood Affordable Housing Corporat PB Section 8 | 139 | $355 | — |
| Lakeview Subdivision LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Oak Haven Plaza Apts PB Section 8 | 50 | $336 | — |
| Broadway Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Prairie Creek Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Riverbrook Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Brownsville Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Ridgeview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| Cooper Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Mclemore Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Norris Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Brownsville
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Haywood Manor Apartments LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Ingram Street Apts I LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| Gay Street Apts LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Ingram Iv LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Ingram Street Apts Ii LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Gay Street Duplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Gay Street Duplex Phase Ii LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| North Bradford Ave Apts LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| North Bradford Duplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| S Washington Duplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| South Washington Duplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Brownsville
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Hartsville, TN
- Jackson, TN
- Maynardville, TN
- Memphis, TN
- Nashville, TN
- Knoxville, TN
- Chattanooga, TN
- Johnson City, TN
- Madison, TN
- Murfreesboro, TN
- Kingsport, TN
- Cleveland, TN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.