Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Madison, TN
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Madison with roughly 2,412 assisted units — including 13 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $294 to $417 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Madison
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Madison
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippington Tower Apartments I & Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 425 | — | — |
| Charter Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 250 | — | — |
| Cumberland Crossing PB Section 8 | 220 | $294 | — |
| Chippington Towers PB Section 8 | 214 | $374 | — |
| Madison Towers PB Section 8 | 211 | $300 | — |
| Chippington Towers PB Section 8 | 204 | $375 | — |
| Birchstone Village PB Section 8 | 185 | $302 | — |
| Cumberland View Towers PB Section 8 | 150 | $417 | — |
| River Retreat Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Riverwood Tower Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 117 | $402 | — |
| October Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Nashwood Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Spring Branch Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Madison (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippington Tower Apartments I & Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 425 | — | — |
| Charter Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 250 | — | — |
| Cumberland Crossing PB Section 8 | 220 | $294 | — |
| Chippington Towers PB Section 8 | 214 | $374 | — |
| Madison Towers PB Section 8 | 211 | $300 | — |
| Chippington Towers PB Section 8 | 204 | $375 | — |
| Birchstone Village PB Section 8 | 185 | $302 | — |
| Cumberland View Towers PB Section 8 | 150 | $417 | — |
| River Retreat Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Riverwood Tower Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 117 | $402 | — |
| October Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Nashwood Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Spring Branch Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Davidson County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Davidson County: studio $1,507, 1-BR $1,578, 2-BR $1,730, 3-BR $2,211, 4-BR $2,696.
Full FMR table for Davidson County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Madison
- 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
- Antioch, TN
- Goodlettsville, TN
- Hermitage, TN
- Nashville, TN
- Old Hickory, TN
- Memphis, TN
- Knoxville, TN
- Chattanooga, TN
- Johnson City, TN
- Murfreesboro, TN
- Jackson, TN
- Kingsport, TN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.