How many low income apartments are in Camden, TN?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Camden with approximately 249 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Camden?

Tenant-paid rents in Camden's assisted buildings typically range from about $197 to $383 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Camden?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Camden?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Benton County: about $705/mo for one-bedroom and $925/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Camden, TN

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Camden with roughly 249 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $197 to $383 per month.

assisted properties

249

subsidized units

$290

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Camden

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Camden

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Deer Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	52	—	—
Timber Creek Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	44	$197	—
Good Samaritan Village §202 Senior	39	$383	—
Sunrise Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	39	—	—
Red Oaks Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	38	—	—
Maplewood Village Apts LIHTC	19	—	—
Carey Housing Development Corp PB Section 8	16	$285	—
Beaver Dam Ranch LIHTC	2	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Camden (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
Deer Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	52	—	—
Timber Creek Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	44	$197	—
Sunrise Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	39	—	—
Red Oaks Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	38	—	—
Carey Housing Development Corp PB Section 8	16	$285	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Camden

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
Maplewood Village Apts LIHTC	19	—	—
Beaver Dam Ranch LIHTC	2	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Benton County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Benton County: studio $700, 1-BR $705, 2-BR $925, 3-BR $1,286, 4-BR $1,402.

Full FMR table for Benton County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Camden

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.