How many low income apartments are in Dyersburg, TN?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Dyersburg with approximately 832 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Dyersburg?

Tenant-paid rents in Dyersburg's assisted buildings typically range from about $219 to $398 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 Dyersburg?

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 Dyersburg?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Dyer County: about $778/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 Dyersburg, TN

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Dyersburg with roughly 832 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $219 to $398 per month. Median reported wait: about 7 months.

assisted properties

832

subsidized units

$309

typical rent

7 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Dyersburg

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Dyersburg

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Gardner Heights Public Housing	343	$314	7 mo
Peachtree Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	112	—	—
St. Joseph Village LIHTCPB Section 8	89	$398	—
Greentree Apartments PB Section 8	84	$219	—
Wesley Homes of Dyersburg PB Section 8	66	$389	—
Eaglewood Apts LIHTC	48	—	—
Mciver Manor Apartments PB Section 8	48	$249	—
Wesley Hills Dyersburg §202 Senior	22	$362	—
The Willows §811	20	$283	—

Section 8 apartments in Dyersburg (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
Peachtree Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	112	—	—
St. Joseph Village LIHTCPB Section 8	89	$398	—
Greentree Apartments PB Section 8	84	$219	—
Wesley Homes of Dyersburg PB Section 8	66	$389	—
Mciver Manor Apartments PB Section 8	48	$249	—

Public housing developments in Dyersburg

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
Gardner Heights Public Housing	343	$314	7 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Dyersburg

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
Eaglewood Apts LIHTC	48	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Dyer County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Dyer County: studio $724, 1-BR $778, 2-BR $925, 3-BR $1,220, 4-BR $1,225.

Full FMR table for Dyer County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Dyersburg

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.