How many low income apartments are in Waverly, TN?

HUD administrative data tracks 5 subsidized properties in Waverly with approximately 138 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Waverly?

Most assisted households in Waverly pay roughly 30% of adjusted income toward rent under federal programs.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Waverly?

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 Waverly?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Humphreys County: about $728/mo for one-bedroom and $955/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Waverly, TN

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Waverly with roughly 138 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.

assisted properties

138

subsidized units

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typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Waverly

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Waverly

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Brookside Public Housing	70	—	—
Briarwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Allen Group Home PB Section 8	8	—	—
Waverly Residential Services PB Section 8	8	—	—
Carroll Street Residential Services §811	4	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Waverly (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
Briarwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Allen Group Home PB Section 8	8	—	—
Waverly Residential Services PB Section 8	8	—	—

Public housing developments in Waverly

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
Brookside Public Housing	70	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Humphreys County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Humphreys County: studio $723, 1-BR $728, 2-BR $955, 3-BR $1,189, 4-BR $1,331.

Full FMR table for Humphreys County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Waverly

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.