How many low income apartments are in Lafayette, TN?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in Lafayette with approximately 324 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Lafayette?

Tenant-paid rents in Lafayette's assisted buildings typically range from about $328 to $509 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 Lafayette?

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 Lafayette?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Macon County: about $887/mo for one-bedroom and $972/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lafayette, TN

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lafayette with roughly 324 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $328 to $509 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.

assisted properties

324

subsidized units

$419

typical rent

6 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Lafayette

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lafayette

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Lafayette Housing Authority Public Housing	102	$509	6 mo
Lafayette Landing LIHTCPB Section 8	60	—	—
Golden Oaks Village LIHTCPB Section 8	57	—	—
Lafayette Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Woodcrest Apts LIHTC	32	—	—
Shenandoah §202 Senior	19	$328	—
Shenandoah Haven Apts §811	14	$382	—

Section 8 apartments in Lafayette (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
Lafayette Landing LIHTCPB Section 8	60	—	—
Golden Oaks Village LIHTCPB Section 8	57	—	—
Lafayette Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—

Public housing developments in Lafayette

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
Lafayette Housing Authority Public Housing	102	$509	6 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lafayette

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
Woodcrest Apts LIHTC	32	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Macon County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Macon County: studio $847, 1-BR $887, 2-BR $972, 3-BR $1,290, 4-BR $1,504.

Full FMR table for Macon County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Lafayette

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.