Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Dickson, TN
There are 21 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Dickson with roughly 882 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 15 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $250 to $458 per month. Median reported wait: about 31 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Dickson
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Dickson
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park at Beasley LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Evan Heights Apts Public Housing | 125 | $438 | 31 mo |
| Autumn Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Madison Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Beasley Pointe Apts LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Dickson Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Dickson Village Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Pleasant Valley Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Trails of Dickson Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| High House Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 42 | $371 | — |
| Walnut Street Apts PB Section 8 | 40 | $458 | — |
| Dickson Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Spring Haven Apartments PB Section 8 | 32 | $250 | — |
| Trails of Dickson I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Dickson Group Home Ii PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Poplar St Triplex LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| West Chestnut St Duplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| High House Village PB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| Lee Road Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Lee Road Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Vestal W Fifth Dwelling LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Dickson (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Madison Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Dickson Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Pleasant Valley Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Trails of Dickson Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| High House Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 42 | $371 | — |
| Walnut Street Apts PB Section 8 | 40 | $458 | — |
| Spring Haven Apartments PB Section 8 | 32 | $250 | — |
| Trails of Dickson I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Dickson Group Home Ii PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| High House Village PB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Dickson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Heights Apts Public Housing | 125 | $438 | 31 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Dickson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park at Beasley LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Beasley Pointe Apts LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Dickson Village Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Dickson Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Poplar St Triplex LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| West Chestnut St Duplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Lee Road Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Lee Road Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Vestal W Fifth Dwelling LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Dickson County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Dickson County: studio $1,507, 1-BR $1,578, 2-BR $1,730, 3-BR $2,211, 4-BR $2,696.
Full FMR table for Dickson County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Dickson
- 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
- White Bluff, 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.