How many low income apartments are in Savannah, TN?

HUD administrative data tracks 12 subsidized properties in Savannah with approximately 531 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Savannah?

Tenant-paid rents in Savannah's assisted buildings typically range from about $300 to $389 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 Savannah?

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 Savannah?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Hardin County: about $705/mo for one-bedroom and $925/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Savannah, TN

There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Savannah with roughly 531 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $300 to $389 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.

assisted properties

531

subsidized units

$345

typical rent

9 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Savannah

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Savannah

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
May Rose Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	64	—	—
Savannah Hsg Auth Public Housing	62	$359	9 mo
Hunter Hill Apartments LIHTC	60	—	—
Oak Hill Apartments LIHTC	50	—	—
Savannah Townhouses PB Section 8	50	$300	—
Savannah Village LIHTC	48	—	—
Savannah Village Apts LIHTC	48	—	—
The Villas of Savannah LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Southwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	44	—	—
Mckendree Oaks at Savannah §202 Senior	22	$389	—
Mckendree Oaks at Savannah Ii §202 Senior	18	$377	—
Southern Living Apartments, Inc. §202 Senior	17	$324	—

Section 8 apartments in Savannah (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
May Rose Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	64	—	—
Savannah Townhouses PB Section 8	50	$300	—
The Villas of Savannah LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Southwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	44	—	—

Public housing developments in Savannah

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
Savannah Hsg Auth Public Housing	62	$359	9 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Savannah

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
Hunter Hill Apartments LIHTC	60	—	—
Oak Hill Apartments LIHTC	50	—	—
Savannah Village LIHTC	48	—	—
Savannah Village Apts LIHTC	48	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Hardin County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Hardin County: studio $700, 1-BR $705, 2-BR $925, 3-BR $1,220, 4-BR $1,225.

Full FMR table for Hardin County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Savannah

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.