Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Shelbyville, TN
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Shelbyville with roughly 990 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 6 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $151 to $446 per month. Median reported wait: about 10 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Shelbyville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Shelbyville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Apartments PB Section 8 | 190 | $416 | — |
| Brittany Hills Apts Public Housing | 112 | $446 | 9 mo |
| Parkway Apartments Public Housing | 110 | $433 | 11 mo |
| Bedford Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | $151 | — |
| Park Trail Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | — | — |
| The Ridge at Shelbyville LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Cedar Glades Apts LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Paddock Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Dover Way LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Eastside Multifamily & Elderly Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Canterway Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Clyde Rooker Senior Village §202 Senior | 14 | $377 | — |
| Dr. Tom Richards Center, Inc. §811 | 14 | $314 | — |
| Trc Housing, Inc §811 | 10 | — | — |
| Eastside Annex Public Housing | 6 | — | — |
| Highland Court Ii Public Housing | 6 | — | — |
| Eastside Annex Phase Ii Public Housing | 4 | — | — |
| Highland Court I Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Shelbyville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Apartments PB Section 8 | 190 | $416 | — |
| Bedford Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | $151 | — |
| Park Trail Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | — | — |
| The Ridge at Shelbyville LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Paddock Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Eastside Multifamily & Elderly Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Shelbyville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brittany Hills Apts Public Housing | 112 | $446 | 9 mo |
| Parkway Apartments Public Housing | 110 | $433 | 11 mo |
| Eastside Annex Public Housing | 6 | — | — |
| Highland Court Ii Public Housing | 6 | — | — |
| Eastside Annex Phase Ii Public Housing | 4 | — | — |
| Highland Court I Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Shelbyville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Glades Apts LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Dover Way LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Canterway Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Bedford County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Bedford County: studio $796, 1-BR $928, 2-BR $1,017, 3-BR $1,414, 4-BR $1,641.
Full FMR table for Bedford County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Shelbyville
- 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.