Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Humboldt, TN
There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Humboldt with roughly 342 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $356 to $424 per month. Median reported wait: about 11 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Humboldt
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Humboldt
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Housing Authority Public Housing | 229 | $424 | 11 mo |
| Waddell Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| St Matthew Manor PB Section 8 | 39 | $387 | — |
| St. Matthew Manor-west §202 Senior | 26 | $356 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Humboldt (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waddell Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| St Matthew Manor PB Section 8 | 39 | $387 | — |
Public housing developments in Humboldt
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Housing Authority Public Housing | 229 | $424 | 11 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Gibson County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Gibson County: studio $645, 1-BR $706, 2-BR $927, 3-BR $1,289, 4-BR $1,555.
Full FMR table for Gibson County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Humboldt
- 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
- Milan, TN
- Trenton, TN
- Memphis, TN
- Nashville, TN
- Knoxville, TN
- Chattanooga, TN
- Johnson City, TN
- Madison, TN
- Murfreesboro, TN
- Jackson, TN
- Kingsport, TN
- Cleveland, TN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.