How many low income apartments are in Fayetteville, TN?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Fayetteville with approximately 641 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Fayetteville?

Tenant-paid rents in Fayetteville's assisted buildings typically range from about $320 to $369 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 Fayetteville?

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 Fayetteville?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Lincoln County: about $844/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 Fayetteville, TN

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Fayetteville with roughly 641 assisted units — including 5 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 $320 to $369 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.

assisted properties

641

subsidized units

$345

typical rent

6 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Fayetteville

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Fayetteville

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Mayberry Court Public Housing	268	$320	6 mo
Taylor Way LIHTC	96	—	—
Fayetteville Square PB Section 8	53	$369	—
Elk Way Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Rogersville Villas LIHTC	48	—	—
Sterling Greene LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
East Haven Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Oakview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
West End Development Public Housing	8	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Fayetteville (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
Fayetteville Square PB Section 8	53	$369	—
Elk Way Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Sterling Greene LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
East Haven Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Oakview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—

Public housing developments in Fayetteville

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
Mayberry Court Public Housing	268	$320	6 mo
West End Development Public Housing	8	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Fayetteville

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
Taylor Way LIHTC	96	—	—
Rogersville Villas LIHTC	48	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Lincoln County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lincoln County: studio $724, 1-BR $844, 2-BR $925, 3-BR $1,286, 4-BR $1,289.

Full FMR table for Lincoln County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Fayetteville

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.