Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Jackson, TN
There are 51 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Jackson with roughly 2,316 assisted units — including 21 project-based Section 8 buildings, 6 public housing developments, and 43 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $102 to $418 per month. Median reported wait: about 54 months.
51
assisted properties
2,316
subsidized units
$260
typical rent
54 mo
median wait
Map of subsidized housing in Jackson
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Jackson
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Courts Public Housing | 214 | $163 | 63 mo |
| St Mary Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 149 | $418 | — |
| The Villages at Old Hickory Ii LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Park Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 136 | — | — |
| Washington-douglas-linco Public Housing | 124 | $280 | 89 mo |
| Royal Arms Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 107 | $251 | — |
| Chapel Ridge of Jackson LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Patrician Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 102 | — | — |
| Rosewood Gardens & Allen Public Housing | 100 | $366 | 44 mo |
| Park Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Ridge at Jackson LIHTCPB Section 8 | 86 | — | — |
| New Southern Senior Center PB Section 8 | 84 | $338 | — |
| Park Trace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Madison Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Parkway East Apartments Ii PB Section 8 | 75 | $102 | — |
| Chester Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Magnolia Landing Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Mcmillan Towers LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 53 | $309 | 17 mo |
| Baker Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| East Pointe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $240 | — |
| Parkway East Apartments I PB Section 8 | 50 | $128 | — |
| East Pointe Public Housing | 49 | $376 | 92 mo |
| Wesley Jackson Highlands §202 Senior | 49 | $411 | — |
| Kingfield South LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Kingfield North LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Whitehall Cove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Lafayette Plaza LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Intown Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Centennial Pass LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 14 | $416 | 10 mo |
| Jake Harris Ii LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 115-117 W Orleans LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 545 S Royal St LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Mccowat Sfd LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| South Royal Duplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Wells Alley Sfds LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Belmont Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Carson Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Clay Street Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Cloverdale Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Cloverdale Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Dempster Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Elizabeth Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Fox Street Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Idlewild Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Johnson Apts LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Lenoir Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| North Lindsey Street Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| South Hays Street Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Stoddert Street Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Taylor Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Lane Ave Sfd LIHTC | — | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Jackson (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 149 | $418 | — |
| Park Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 136 | — | — |
| Royal Arms Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 107 | $251 | — |
| Chapel Ridge of Jackson LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Patrician Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 102 | — | — |
| Park Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Ridge at Jackson LIHTCPB Section 8 | 86 | — | — |
| New Southern Senior Center PB Section 8 | 84 | $338 | — |
| Park Trace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Madison Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Parkway East Apartments Ii PB Section 8 | 75 | $102 | — |
| Chester Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Magnolia Landing Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Mcmillan Towers LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 53 | $309 | 17 mo |
| Baker Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Jackson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Courts Public Housing | 214 | $163 | 63 mo |
| Washington-douglas-linco Public Housing | 124 | $280 | 89 mo |
| Rosewood Gardens & Allen Public Housing | 100 | $366 | 44 mo |
| East Pointe Public Housing | 49 | $376 | 92 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Jackson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villages at Old Hickory Ii LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Kingfield North LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Lafayette Plaza LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Jake Harris Ii LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 115-117 W Orleans LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 545 S Royal St LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Mccowat Sfd LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| South Royal Duplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Wells Alley Sfds LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Belmont Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Carson Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Clay Street Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Cloverdale Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Cloverdale Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Dempster Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Jackson
- 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
- Brownsville, TN
- Hartsville, TN
- Maynardville, TN
- Memphis, TN
- Nashville, TN
- Knoxville, TN
- Chattanooga, TN
- Johnson City, TN
- Madison, TN
- Murfreesboro, 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.