Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Kingsport, TN
There are 31 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Kingsport with roughly 2,225 assisted units — including 20 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 22 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $250 to $412 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Kingsport
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Kingsport
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model City LIHTCPB Section 8 | 256 | — | — |
| Model City Ii PB Section 8 | 256 | $250 | — |
| Khra Qct LIHTC | 207 | — | — |
| Maple Oak Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 175 | — | — |
| Khra Rad Non-qct LIHTC | 174 | — | — |
| Miller Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 153 | $303 | — |
| Kingsport West LIHTCPB Section 8 | 103 | $397 | — |
| Kingsview LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Kiwanis Towers PB Section 8 | 94 | $362 | — |
| Beason Well Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Lynnview Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| One Wilcox Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Allen Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Finley Villa LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| George Washington School Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Holston Terrace Inc PB Section 8 | 48 | $345 | — |
| City View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Friendship Manor §202 Senior | 38 | $412 | — |
| Riverview Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Forest Ridge Manor §202 Senior | 37 | $408 | — |
| Walker Rosa Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Providence Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Kingsport Residential Developm §811 | 11 | — | — |
| Holston Development Corporation PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Roller Russ Residence PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Holston Residence §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Derwood Fourplex LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Dunbar Duplexes LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Gibson Mill Apts LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Hilltop House LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| W Ravine Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Kingsport (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model City LIHTCPB Section 8 | 256 | — | — |
| Model City Ii PB Section 8 | 256 | $250 | — |
| Maple Oak Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 175 | — | — |
| Miller Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 153 | $303 | — |
| Kingsport West LIHTCPB Section 8 | 103 | $397 | — |
| Kingsview LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Kiwanis Towers PB Section 8 | 94 | $362 | — |
| Beason Well Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Lynnview Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| One Wilcox Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Allen Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Finley Villa LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| George Washington School Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Holston Terrace Inc PB Section 8 | 48 | $345 | — |
| City View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Kingsport
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khra Qct LIHTC | 207 | — | — |
| Khra Rad Non-qct LIHTC | 174 | — | — |
| Derwood Fourplex LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Dunbar Duplexes LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Gibson Mill Apts LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Hilltop House LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| W Ravine Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Sullivan County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Sullivan County: studio $720, 1-BR $818, 2-BR $1,044, 3-BR $1,338, 4-BR $1,464.
Full FMR table for Sullivan County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Kingsport
- 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
- Bristol, TN
- Memphis, TN
- Nashville, TN
- Knoxville, TN
- Chattanooga, TN
- Johnson City, TN
- Madison, TN
- Murfreesboro, TN
- Jackson, TN
- Cleveland, TN
- Clarksville, TN
- Lebanon, TN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.