Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Union City, TN
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Union City with roughly 710 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $114 to $326 per month. Median reported wait: about 4 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Union City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Union City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union City Hsg Auth, Fairview Public Housing | 284 | $294 | 4 mo |
| East Gate Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Ware Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Parkview Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $114 | — |
| East Towne Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Reelfoot Apartments LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Union City Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | $268 | — |
| Davy Crockett Senior Center PB Section 8 | 42 | $308 | — |
| Evergreen Apartments §811 | 20 | $326 | — |
| College Greenwood Duplex LIHTCPB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Glendale Duplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| College Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Taylor Street Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Union City (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Gate Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Ware Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Parkview Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $114 | — |
| Union City Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | $268 | — |
| Davy Crockett Senior Center PB Section 8 | 42 | $308 | — |
| College Greenwood Duplex LIHTCPB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Union City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union City Hsg Auth, Fairview Public Housing | 284 | $294 | 4 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Union City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Towne Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Reelfoot Apartments LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Glendale Duplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| College Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Taylor Street Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Obion County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Obion County: studio $722, 1-BR $727, 2-BR $925, 3-BR $1,187, 4-BR $1,225.
Full FMR table for Obion County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Union City
- 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.