How many low income apartments are in Covington, TN?

HUD administrative data tracks 12 subsidized properties in Covington with approximately 846 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Covington?

Tenant-paid rents in Covington's assisted buildings typically range from about $239 to $414 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 Covington?

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 Covington?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Tipton County: about $1,154/mo for one-bedroom and $1,274/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Covington, TN

There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Covington with roughly 846 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $239 to $414 per month. Median reported wait: about 49 months.

assisted properties

846

subsidized units

$327

typical rent

49 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Covington

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Covington

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Percy Brown Homes Public Housing	244	$352	49 mo
Broadmeadow Place Apartments PB Section 8	148	$239	—
Sunrise LIHTCPB Section 8	104	—	—
Cottonwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	68	—	—
Meadowview Elderly Apartments PB Section 8	50	$339	—
Tipton Village Apts LIHTC	48	—	—
Glendale Commons §202 Senior	43	$414	—
Eaglewood 8 Apt LIHTC	40	—	—
Fox Hollow Community PB Section 8	39	$364	—
Cantebury Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—
Cottonwood Estates LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Cherry Circle Public Housing	2	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Covington (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
Broadmeadow Place Apartments PB Section 8	148	$239	—
Sunrise LIHTCPB Section 8	104	—	—
Cottonwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	68	—	—
Meadowview Elderly Apartments PB Section 8	50	$339	—
Fox Hollow Community PB Section 8	39	$364	—
Cantebury Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—
Cottonwood Estates LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—

Public housing developments in Covington

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
Percy Brown Homes Public Housing	244	$352	49 mo
Cherry Circle Public Housing	2	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Covington

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
Tipton Village Apts LIHTC	48	—	—
Eaglewood 8 Apt LIHTC	40	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Tipton County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Tipton County: studio $1,060, 1-BR $1,154, 2-BR $1,274, 3-BR $1,683, 4-BR $1,959.

Full FMR table for Tipton County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Covington

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.