Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Johnson City, TN
There are 42 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Johnson City with roughly 2,445 assisted units — including 30 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 17 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $233 to $405 per month. Median reported wait: about 5 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Johnson City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Johnson City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Public Housing | 347 | $348 | 5 mo |
| John Sevier Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Lakewood Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 104 | $233 | — |
| Watauga Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 102 | $363 | — |
| Gibson Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Plymouth Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Tyler Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $279 | — |
| Pinecrest PB Section 8 | 95 | $338 | — |
| Stoneybrooke Heights Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Lake Terrace PB Section 8 | 81 | $296 | — |
| Blue Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Dunbar Apt Llc PB Section 8 | 80 | $336 | — |
| Southgate Village Apt LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Northside Public Housing | 73 | $405 | 5 mo |
| Beaver Hollow LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Doe Ridge Apartmetns LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Harrison Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 59 | $325 | — |
| Charleston Square Townhomes PB Section 8 | 55 | $253 | — |
| Westgate Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 52 | $317 | — |
| Clark Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 51 | $238 | — |
| Briarcliff Apartments, a Limited Pa PB Section 8 | 50 | $350 | — |
| Parkway PB Section 8 | 50 | $327 | — |
| Overlook Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Pennington Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| City View Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $372 | — |
| Alpine Village §202 Senior | 38 | $388 | — |
| Cedar Grove Village LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Orleans Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Summerdale Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Woodland Place Apts §202 Senior | 30 | $391 | — |
| Kingston Springs LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
| Mekkah's Meadow §202 Senior | 19 | $395 | — |
| Baker Court PB Section 8 | 12 | $363 | — |
| Watauga Development Corporation PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Watauga Residential Development PB Section 8 | 10 | $270 | — |
| Heartland Residence PB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
| Northside E-east Watauga Court PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Unaka Development Corp §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Unaka Residence §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Taylor Four-plex LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Charleston Square Townhomes PB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| Stephen Taylor Duplex LIHTC | — | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Johnson City (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Sevier Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Lakewood Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 104 | $233 | — |
| Watauga Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 102 | $363 | — |
| Gibson Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Plymouth Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Tyler Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $279 | — |
| Pinecrest PB Section 8 | 95 | $338 | — |
| Stoneybrooke Heights Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Lake Terrace PB Section 8 | 81 | $296 | — |
| Blue Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Dunbar Apt Llc PB Section 8 | 80 | $336 | — |
| Beaver Hollow LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Doe Ridge Apartmetns LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Harrison Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 59 | $325 | — |
| Charleston Square Townhomes PB Section 8 | 55 | $253 | — |
Public housing developments in Johnson City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Public Housing | 347 | $348 | 5 mo |
| Northside Public Housing | 73 | $405 | 5 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Johnson City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Village Apt LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Overlook Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Cedar Grove Village LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Taylor Four-plex LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Stephen Taylor Duplex LIHTC | — | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Washington County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Washington County: studio $887, 1-BR $893, 2-BR $1,132, 3-BR $1,398, 4-BR $1,548.
Full FMR table for Washington County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Johnson City
- 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
- Memphis, TN
- Nashville, TN
- Knoxville, TN
- Chattanooga, TN
- Madison, TN
- Murfreesboro, TN
- Jackson, TN
- Kingsport, TN
- Cleveland, TN
- Clarksville, TN
- Lebanon, TN
- Gallatin, TN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.