Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Cleveland, TN
There are 37 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cleveland with roughly 2,064 assisted units — including 18 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 26 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $211 to $425 per month. Median reported wait: about 3 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Cleveland
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cleveland
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Forward Phase Two LIHTCPB Section 8 | 147 | — | — |
| Cleveland Housing - Ph Ii PB Section 8 | 147 | $281 | — |
| Cleveland Forward Phase One LIHTCPB Section 8 | 146 | — | — |
| Cleveland Housing - Ph I PB Section 8 | 146 | $342 | — |
| Samuel Melton/cooper Eld. Public Housing | 114 | $425 | 3 mo |
| North Cleveland Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 105 | $392 | — |
| Waters Edge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 97 | $225 | — |
| Cherokee Hills Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Cherokee Hills Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Forest Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Horizon Square Apartments PB Section 8 | 91 | $303 | — |
| Parktowne Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Bradley Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| The Preserve at Hardwick LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Cleveland Summit Apts LIHTC | 79 | — | — |
| Cleveland Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | $333 | — |
| East Tennessee Homes for the Elderl PB Section 8 | 77 | $362 | — |
| Spring Lake Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| The Historic Sanda Mills Lofts LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Ocoee Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $211 | — |
| Pine Forest North Apts PB Section 8 | 40 | $354 | — |
| Park Place Annex §202 Senior | 20 | $396 | — |
| Corn Apts LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Stanford Place §202 Senior | 12 | — | — |
| Heritage Oaks Annex §202 Senior | 11 | — | — |
| Park Place §202 Senior | 11 | $337 | — |
| Nan §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Mouse Creek Apts LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| 2nd St Apts LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| 8th St Triplex LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| 10th St Townhouse LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 8th St Duplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 8th Street North LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Central Avenue Duplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Sample Duplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Wildwood Duplex - Cleveland LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Berry St Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Cleveland (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Forward Phase Two LIHTCPB Section 8 | 147 | — | — |
| Cleveland Housing - Ph Ii PB Section 8 | 147 | $281 | — |
| Cleveland Forward Phase One LIHTCPB Section 8 | 146 | — | — |
| Cleveland Housing - Ph I PB Section 8 | 146 | $342 | — |
| North Cleveland Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 105 | $392 | — |
| Waters Edge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 97 | $225 | — |
| Cherokee Hills Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Cherokee Hills Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Forest Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Horizon Square Apartments PB Section 8 | 91 | $303 | — |
| Parktowne Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Bradley Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| The Preserve at Hardwick LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Cleveland Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | $333 | — |
| East Tennessee Homes for the Elderl PB Section 8 | 77 | $362 | — |
Public housing developments in Cleveland
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Melton/cooper Eld. Public Housing | 114 | $425 | 3 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Cleveland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Summit Apts LIHTC | 79 | — | — |
| The Historic Sanda Mills Lofts LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Corn Apts LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Mouse Creek Apts LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| 2nd St Apts LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| 8th St Triplex LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| 10th St Townhouse LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 8th St Duplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 8th Street North LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Central Avenue Duplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Sample Duplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Wildwood Duplex - Cleveland LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Berry St Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Bradley County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Bradley County: studio $850, 1-BR $940, 2-BR $1,233, 3-BR $1,584, 4-BR $1,633.
Full FMR table for Bradley County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Cleveland
- 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
- Memphis, TN
- Nashville, TN
- Knoxville, TN
- Chattanooga, TN
- Johnson City, TN
- Madison, TN
- Murfreesboro, TN
- Jackson, TN
- Kingsport, TN
- Clarksville, TN
- Lebanon, TN
- Gallatin, TN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.