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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Brownsville, TN

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Haywood County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Brownsville, TN.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Haywood County, TN$63,100Very Low Income (50%)$24,050$27,450$30,900$34,300$37,050
Extremely Low Income (30%)$15,060$20,440$25,820$31,200$36,580
Low Income (80%) $38,450$43,950$49,450$54,900$59,300

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Brownsville, TN

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Brownsville, TN. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Brownsville, TN Haywood County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$651Estimated $195.30 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$655Estimated $196.50 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$861Estimated $258.30 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1144Estimated $343.20 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Brownsville, TN

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Ingram Iv

1026 Ingram St
Brownsville, TN - 38012
Total Apartment Units: 4
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 4
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1987

S Washington Duplex

426 S Washington Ave
Brownsville, TN - 38012
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1987

Brownsville Apartments

1045 Tammbell St
Brownsville, TN - 38012
Total Apartment Units: 28
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 28
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 1988

North Bradford Ave Apartments

505 N Bradford Ave
Brownsville, TN - 38012
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1988

South Washington Duplex

434 S Washington Ave
Brownsville, TN - 38012
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1988

Ingram Street Apartments I

1016 Ingram St
Brownsville, TN - 38012
Total Apartment Units: 6
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 6
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1989

North Bradford Duplex

501 N Bradford Ave
Brownsville, TN - 38012
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1989

Ingram Street Apartments Ii

980 Ingram St
Brownsville, TN - 38012
Total Apartment Units: 4
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 4
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1991

Gay Street Duplex

803 Gay St
Brownsville, TN - 38012
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1992

Gay Street Duplex Phase Ii

807 Gay St
Brownsville, TN - 38012
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1992

Mclemore Apartments

804 N Mclemore Ave
Brownsville, TN - 38012
Total Apartment Units: 6
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 6
2 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1993
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Norris Street Apartments

918 Norris St
Brownsville, TN - 38012
Total Apartment Units: 6
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 6
2 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1993

Gay Street Apartments

1017 Gay St
Brownsville, TN - 38012
Total Apartment Units: 4
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 4
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1993

Brownsville Village Apartments

537 Blue Bird Mnr
Brownsville, TN - 38012
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
Years In Service Since: 1995

Cooper Street Apartments

802 N Mclemore Ave
Brownsville, TN - 38012
Total Apartment Units: 6
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 6
3 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1995

Broadway Manor Apartments

1458 Eagle St
Brownsville, TN - 38012
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 44
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1995

Ridgeview Apartments (brownsville)

43 Ridgeview Cv
Brownsville, TN - 38012
Total Apartment Units: 23
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 23
1 Bedroom apartments 4
2 Bedroom apartments 16
3 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Riverbrook Apartments

100 Watkins Ave
Brownsville, TN - 38012
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
2 Bedroom apartments 40
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Prairie Creek Estates

Hwy 76 Bypass
Brownsville, TN - 38012
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
3 Bedroom apartments 47
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Lakeview Subdivision

198 Lakeview Cir
Brownsville, TN - 38012
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
3 Bedroom apartments 60
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Haywood Manor Apartments

683 Tamm St.
Brownsville, TN - 38012
Total Apartment Units: 25
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 25
1 Bedroom apartments 25
Years In Service Since: 2019
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Brownsville, TN

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Haywood County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Oak Haven Plaza Apts

505 Oak Haven Drive
Brownsville, TN - 38012
Phone: 731-772-4087
Total Apartment Units: 50
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in TN?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.