Johnson City Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Johnson City, Tennessee.

Waiting List
Open Until Further Notice: Johnson City, Tennessee Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Dunbar Apartments, 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom, Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Pinecrest Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Lake Terrace Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Baker Court Apartments and Watauga Court Apartments, Veterans/Elderly/Disabled/Homeless Youth Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Project Based Rental Assistance, Efficiency, 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom Other Waiting List Learn More

Open Until Further Notice: Johnson City, Tennessee Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Johnson City Housing Authority (JCHA) is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from November 7, 2022, until further notice. This is the first time the waiting list has been open since it closed in April, 2019.

To apply while the waiting list is open, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Displaced — individuals or families displaced by government action, or whose dwelling has been destroyed by disaster (i.e., fire). 
  • Elderly and people with disabilities, working families and students Elderly family is defined as a family whose head or spouse or whose sole member is at least 62 years of age, or disabled, or handicapped and may include two or more elderly, disabled, or handicapped persons living together, or one or more such persons living with another person who is determined to be essential to his or her care and well being. Working families- Any eligible head or spouse that is employed and working no less than 20 hours per week (regardless of the amount of income) and the income is countable under HUD’s definition of “annual income,” qualifies for the working preference. Also, applicants whose head, spouse, or sole member is age 62 or older or is receiving social security disability, supplemental security income disability benefits, or any other payments based on the individual’s inability to work. This preference is also extended to those who are in or have recently completed educational or training programs designed to prepare people for the job market. 
  • Victims of domestic violence. 
  • All other applicants.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the JCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the JCHA on December 6, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Dunbar Apartments, 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom, Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Johnson City Housing Authority (JCHA) is accepting Section 8 Project Based Voucher Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) waiting list applications for 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Dunbar Apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of December 6, 2023, until further notice.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete an application in person at the JCHA office, located at 901 Pardee Street, Johnson City TN from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. Monday-Thursday.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the JCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the JCHA website on December 6, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Pinecrest Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Johnson City Housing Authority (JCHA) Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list for 0-5 Bedroom units at Pinecrest Apartments is currently open, since at least April, 2019, until further notice.

To apply, visit the JCHA to pick up an application, located at 901 Pardee Street, Johnson City, Tennessee 37605, Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am until 4:30 pm, and Friday from 7:00 am to 11:00 am ET.  

Once the application has been completed, it must be hand delivered to the address listed above, Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm.

The following documents are required with the application: Photo IDs for all adult household members, Social Security Cards and birth certificates for all household members, proof of all income, bank statements, proof of marital status, contact information for current and previous landlords, and medical expense report for elderly or disabled family members.

This waiting list has no preferences.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time of application.

 For more information visit the JCHA website here.

Open Until Further Notice: Lake Terrace Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Johnson City Housing Authority (JCHA) Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list for 1 to 4 Bedroom units at Lake Terrace Apartments is currently open, since at least April, 2019, until further notice.

To apply, visit the JCHA to pick up an application, located at 901 Pardee Street, Johnson City, Tennessee 37605, Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am until 4:30 pm, and Friday from 7:00 am to 11:00 am ET.  

Once the application has been completed, it must be hand delivered to the address listed above, Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm.

The following documents are required with the application: Photo IDs for all adult household members, Social Security Cards and birth certificates for all household members, proof of all income, bank statements, proof of marital status, contact information for current and previous landlords, and medical expense report for elderly or disabled family members.

This waiting list has no preferences.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time of application.

 For more information visit the JCHA website here.

Open Until Further Notice: 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

The Johnson City Housing Authority (JCHA) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom apartments from the earliest confirmed date of December 6, 2023, until further notice. This is the first time the waiting list has been open since it closed in April, 2019.

To apply while the waiting list is open, print the paper application.

Once the application has been completed, it must be returned in person to the JCHA office, located at 901 Pardee Street, Johnson City, TN 37601.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Homeless
  • Displaced due to government action or disasters
  • Elderly, Disabled
  • Victims of domestic violence

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the JCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the johnson city press public notice on December 6, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Baker Court Apartments and Watauga Court Apartments, Veterans/Elderly/Disabled/Homeless Youth Other Waiting List

The Johnson City Housing Authority (JCHA) is accepting Veterans, Elderly and/or Disabled and Homeless Youth waiting list applications at Baker Court Apartments and Watauga Court Apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of December 6, 2023, until further notice.

Please note: "The Johnson City Housing Authority provides housing opportunities for those who are veterans, elderly and/or disabled and homeless youth (ages 18-25). Rent is determined by income. Review the information at JCHA website here to learn about eligibility requirements and how to get on the JCHA public housing wait list."

To apply while the waitlist is open, pick up an application from the JCHA office, located at 901 Pardee Street, Johnson City, TN 37601.

Once the paper application has been completed, it must be: turned in to the JCHA office, address mentioned above.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the JCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the Johnson City Press public notice on December 6, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Project Based Rental Assistance, Efficiency, 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom Other Waiting List

The Johnson City Housing Authority (JCHA) is accepting Project-Based Rental Assistance waiting list applications for Efficiency, 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom apartments from the earliest confirmed date of December 6, 2023, until further notice.

To apply while the waiting list is open, print the paper application.

Once the application has been completed, it must be returned in person to the JCHA office, located at 901 Pardee Street, Johnson City, TN 37601.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the JCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the johnson city press public notice on December 6, 2023.

About The Agency

Johnson City Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,162 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 7:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday 7:00am-4:30pm
Wednesday 7:00am-4:30pm
Thursday 7:00am-4:30pm
Friday 7:00am-11:00am
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

901 Pardee Street, Johnson City, TN

Visit Website(423) 232-4784

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Johnson City Housing Authority?

Johnson City Housing Authority serves 1,055 low-income households. The agency manages 679 Housing Choice Vouchers and 390 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Johnson City Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 66 percent of households served by Johnson City Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 93 percent of Johnson City Housing Authority households.

How many Johnson City Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 253 households and make up 24 percent of households served by Johnson City Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Johnson City Housing Authority?

There are 791 female-headed renter households living in Johnson City Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 75% of those served by the Johnson City Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Johnson City Housing Authority renters?

Black 190
Native American 11
White 823
Hispanic 32

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Johnson City Housing Authority?

There are 295 households headed by seniors served by the Johnson City Housing Authority. Senior households are 28% of households in Johnson City Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Johnson City Housing Authority housing?

There are 221 persons with disabilities living in Johnson City Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 21% of households served by the Johnson City Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Johnson City Housing Authority?

The Johnson City Housing Authority is rated as a high performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Johnson City Housing Authority

Baker Court Apartments

808 Baker St, Johnson City, Tennessee 37601

Watauga Square Apartments

503 W Watauga Ave, Johnson City, Tennessee 37604

Dunbar Apartments

908 John Exum Pkwy, Johnson City, Tennessee 37604

Pinecrest Apartments

525 Joy Ct, Johnson City, Tennessee 37601

Parkway/Dunbar Apartments

908 John Exum Parkway, Johnson City, Tennessee 37604

Lake Terrace

2451 Mint Hill , Johnson City, Tennessee 37601

Northside

131 Garden Dr, Johnson City, Tennessee 37604

Southside

232 S Broadway St, Johnson City, Tennessee 37601