Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Oak Ridge, TN
There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Oak Ridge with roughly 751 assisted units — including 9 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 $241 to $388 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Oak Ridge
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Oak Ridge
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Callaghan Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 110 | $372 | — |
| Mckenzie Acres Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Oak Ridge Place PB Section 8 | 100 | $241 | — |
| Teller Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Hallmark at Oak Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Royce Hill Towns & Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Kareday Terrace Apartments PB Section 8 | 56 | $325 | — |
| Kareday Terrrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Auburn Hills §202 Senior | 40 | $388 | — |
| Dogwood Manor §202 Senior | 23 | $378 | — |
| Woodbine Cumberland Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Robertsville Apartments §811 | 14 | $335 | — |
| Hamilton Place, Inc §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Tiffin Home Development, Inc §811 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Oak Ridge (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Callaghan Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 110 | $372 | — |
| Mckenzie Acres Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Oak Ridge Place PB Section 8 | 100 | $241 | — |
| Teller Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Hallmark at Oak Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Royce Hill Towns & Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Kareday Terrace Apartments PB Section 8 | 56 | $325 | — |
| Kareday Terrrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Woodbine Cumberland Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Anderson County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Anderson County: studio $1,177, 1-BR $1,184, 2-BR $1,471, 3-BR $1,864, 4-BR $2,172.
Full FMR table for Anderson County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Oak Ridge
- 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
- Clinton, TN
- Memphis, TN
- Nashville, TN
- Knoxville, TN
- Chattanooga, TN
- Johnson City, TN
- Madison, TN
- Murfreesboro, TN
- Jackson, TN
- Kingsport, TN
- Cleveland, TN
- Clarksville, TN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.