Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Tullahoma, TN
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Tullahoma with roughly 986 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $199 to $333 per month. Median reported wait: about 14 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Tullahoma
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Tullahoma
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dossett Homes Public Housing | 269 | $333 | 14 mo |
| Ada Ferrell Garden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 213 | — | — |
| Ada Ferrell/eastgate PB Section 8 | 108 | $235 | — |
| Ada Ferrell/eastgate PB Section 8 | 104 | $288 | — |
| Franklin Place PB Section 8 | 88 | $199 | — |
| Tullahoma Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Briarwood Apts - Tullahoma LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Rock Creek Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| New Rock Creek Road Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| New Rock Creek Road Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Tullahoma (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Ferrell Garden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 213 | — | — |
| Ada Ferrell/eastgate PB Section 8 | 108 | $235 | — |
| Ada Ferrell/eastgate PB Section 8 | 104 | $288 | — |
| Franklin Place PB Section 8 | 88 | $199 | — |
| Tullahoma Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Briarwood Apts - Tullahoma LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| New Rock Creek Road Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| New Rock Creek Road Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Tullahoma
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dossett Homes Public Housing | 269 | $333 | 14 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Tullahoma
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Coffee County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Coffee County: studio $775, 1-BR $780, 2-BR $959, 3-BR $1,281, 4-BR $1,363.
Full FMR table for Coffee County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Tullahoma
- 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
- Manchester, 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.