How many low income apartments are in Greeneville, TN?

HUD administrative data tracks 16 subsidized properties in Greeneville with approximately 1,006 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Greeneville?

Tenant-paid rents in Greeneville's assisted buildings typically range from about $272 to $432 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 Greeneville?

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 Greeneville?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Greene County: about $797/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 Greeneville, TN

There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Greeneville with roughly 1,006 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $272 to $432 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.

assisted properties

1,006

subsidized units

$352

typical rent

6 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Greeneville

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Greeneville

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Earl H. Smith Homes Public Housing	324	$396	6 mo
Plaza Towers PB Section 8	113	$400	—
Greeneville Terrace Apartments PB Section 8	100	$272	—
Hidden Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8	72	—	—
Indian Hills PB Section 8	51	$272	—
Barton Greene LIHTCPB Section 8	50	—	—
Crestview Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	50	—	—
Heather Wood Estates Apts LIHTC	46	—	—
Baileyton Terrace LIHTC	40	—	—
Blue Springs Village LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Greeneville Landing LIHTC	40	—	—
Greenville Landing Apts LIHTC	40	—	—
Woodridge §202 Senior	15	$432	—
Crockett Development PB Section 8	10	—	—
Crockett Residential PB Section 8	10	—	—
Woodridge Annex §202 Senior	5	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Greeneville (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
Plaza Towers PB Section 8	113	$400	—
Greeneville Terrace Apartments PB Section 8	100	$272	—
Hidden Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8	72	—	—
Indian Hills PB Section 8	51	$272	—
Barton Greene LIHTCPB Section 8	50	—	—
Crestview Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	50	—	—
Blue Springs Village LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Crockett Development PB Section 8	10	—	—
Crockett Residential PB Section 8	10	—	—

Public housing developments in Greeneville

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
Earl H. Smith Homes Public Housing	324	$396	6 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Greeneville

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
Heather Wood Estates Apts LIHTC	46	—	—
Baileyton Terrace LIHTC	40	—	—
Greeneville Landing LIHTC	40	—	—
Greenville Landing Apts LIHTC	40	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Greene County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Greene County: studio $638, 1-BR $797, 2-BR $925, 3-BR $1,279, 4-BR $1,420.

Full FMR table for Greene County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Greeneville

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.