How many low income apartments are in Smyrna, TN?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Smyrna with approximately 855 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Smyrna?

Tenant-paid rents in Smyrna's assisted buildings typically range from about $354 to $419 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 Smyrna?

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 Smyrna?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Rutherford County: about $1,578/mo for one-bedroom and $1,730/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Smyrna, TN

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Smyrna with roughly 855 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $354 to $419 per month.

assisted properties

855

subsidized units

$387

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Smyrna

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Smyrna

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Imperial Garden Apts PB Section 8	240	$358	—
Ridgemont Park LIHTCPB Section 8	120	—	—
The Park at Leigh Springs LIHTCPB Section 8	100	—	—
Bradley Way Apartments LIHTC	96	—	—
Meadow Wood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	88	—	—
Colony Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	80	$354	—
Sherwood Forest LIHTCPB Section 8	70	—	—
Imperial Garden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	60	$419	—
Sam Davis Road Sfd LIHTC	1	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Smyrna (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
Imperial Garden Apts PB Section 8	240	$358	—
Ridgemont Park LIHTCPB Section 8	120	—	—
The Park at Leigh Springs LIHTCPB Section 8	100	—	—
Meadow Wood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	88	—	—
Colony Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	80	$354	—
Sherwood Forest LIHTCPB Section 8	70	—	—
Imperial Garden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	60	$419	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Smyrna

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
Bradley Way Apartments LIHTC	96	—	—
Sam Davis Road Sfd LIHTC	1	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Rutherford County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Rutherford County: studio $1,507, 1-BR $1,578, 2-BR $1,730, 3-BR $2,211, 4-BR $2,696.

Full FMR table for Rutherford County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Smyrna

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.