Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Morristown, TN
There are 24 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Morristown with roughly 1,402 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 17 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $322 to $389 per month. Median reported wait: about 11 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Morristown
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Morristown
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Frank Davis Homes Ext. Public Housing | 646 | $389 | 11 mo |
| Walters Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Lincoln Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $322 | — |
| Fairway Apts LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Ashton View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Laurelwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 65 | $354 | — |
| Rutledge Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Villages at Barkley Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Henry Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $349 | — |
| Knob Hill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Mayfair Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Chloe Lane LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Lincoln Park Annex §202 Senior | 12 | $375 | — |
| Lincoln Park §202 Senior | 11 | — | — |
| Kc Home of Morristown PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Five Rivers Service, Inc. PB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
| Oakwood Garden Apts LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| 600-710 Union St LIHTC | 5 | — | — |
| Michael Street Duplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 13th N St Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Crescent Street Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Kelly Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Valley Street Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Paul and Ada Ruth Mayes §811 | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Morristown (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walters Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Lincoln Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $322 | — |
| Ashton View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Laurelwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 65 | $354 | — |
| Rutledge Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Villages at Barkley Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Henry Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $349 | — |
| Knob Hill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Chloe Lane LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Kc Home of Morristown PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Five Rivers Service, Inc. PB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Morristown
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Frank Davis Homes Ext. Public Housing | 646 | $389 | 11 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Morristown
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway Apts LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Mayfair Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Oakwood Garden Apts LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| 600-710 Union St LIHTC | 5 | — | — |
| Michael Street Duplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 13th N St Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Crescent Street Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Kelly Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Valley Street Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Hamblen County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Hamblen County: studio $881, 1-BR $887, 2-BR $1,135, 3-BR $1,444, 4-BR $1,827.
Full FMR table for Hamblen County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Morristown
- 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
- Johnson City, TN
- Madison, TN
- Murfreesboro, TN
- Jackson, TN
- Kingsport, 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.