Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Cookeville, TN
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cookeville with roughly 940 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $324 to $391 per month. Median reported wait: about 10 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Cookeville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cookeville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookeville Rad Properties PB Section 8 | 207 | $324 | — |
| Cypress Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Broad Way Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Walnut Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $390 | — |
| Cane Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Quinland Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Algood Manor LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Oak Tree Towers Public Housing | 50 | $391 | 12 mo |
| Hickory Valley LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | $330 | — |
| Garden Grove Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Willow Heights LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 30 | $345 | 7 mo |
| Terrace View Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| Algood Village PB Section 8 | 22 | $352 | — |
| Laurel Creek Apts §202 Senior | 19 | $373 | — |
| Looper Apts LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
| 135 W Wall St LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| Farris House LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Cookeville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookeville Rad Properties PB Section 8 | 207 | $324 | — |
| Cypress Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Broad Way Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Walnut Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $390 | — |
| Cane Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Quinland Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Hickory Valley LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | $330 | — |
| Willow Heights LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 30 | $345 | 7 mo |
| Terrace View Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| Algood Village PB Section 8 | 22 | $352 | — |
Public housing developments in Cookeville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Tree Towers Public Housing | 50 | $391 | 12 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Cookeville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algood Manor LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Garden Grove Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Looper Apts LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
| 135 W Wall St LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| Farris House LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Putnam County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Putnam County: studio $752, 1-BR $818, 2-BR $1,014, 3-BR $1,409, 4-BR $1,557.
Full FMR table for Putnam County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Cookeville
- 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
- Monterey, TN
- Memphis, TN
- Nashville, TN
- Knoxville, TN
- Chattanooga, TN
- Johnson City, TN
- Madison, TN
- Murfreesboro, TN
- Jackson, TN
- Kingsport, TN
- Cleveland, TN
- Clarksville, TN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.