Affordable Housing In Greene County
Tennessee
19 Low Income Apartment Communities In Greene County
Indian Hills Apartments
Woodridge Apartments
Plaza Towers
Woodridge Apartments Annex
Crockett Development
Crockett Residential
Section 8 Vouchers, Apartments, and Waiting Lists in Greene County, Tennessee
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
Households who qualify for these programs may also qualify for Project-Based Section 8, which contributes rental assistance payments directly to private landlords on behalf of low-income tenants. Eligibility for the project-based program is similar to the voucher programs, but waiting list and application policies will vary depending on the landlord.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Greene County, Tennessee
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Morristown Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
| Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Homeownership Voucher; Family Self-Sufficiency; Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Greene County, Tennessee
There are 19 low income housing apartment communities offering 1,107 affordable apartments for rent in Greene County, Tennessee.
Income Based Apartments in Greene County, Tennessee
Greene County features 848 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Greene County, Tennessee
There are 259 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Greene County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Greene County, Tennessee
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Greene County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Greene County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Greene County, Tennessee for a two-bedroom apartment is between $672 and $822.
2023 Greene County, Tennessee Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County, Tennessee Fair Market Rent | $578 | $661 | $747 | $1,062 | $1,201 |
| Greene County, Tennessee Payment Standard Range | $520 to $636 | $595 to $727 | $672 to $822 | $956 to $1,168 | $1,081 to $1,321 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Greene County, TN Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 19 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,107 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 848 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 28.52% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.28 |
| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
| Median Household Income | $35,196 ±$957 |
| Median Rent | $558 ±$26 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 35.08% ± 4.29pp |
| Total Population | 68,576 |
Population and Household Demographics
Greene County is a county in Tennessee with a population of 68,576. There are 28,061 households in the county with an average household size of 2.38 persons. 28.52% of households in Greene County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Greene County
The median gross income for households in Greene County is $35,196 a year, or $2,933 a month. The median rent for the county is $558 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Greene County, a household making less than $1,860 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 35.08% of households who rent are overburdened in Greene County.
Area Median Income In Greene County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Greene County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $61,500
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Greene County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Greene County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Greene County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$13,590 | $18,310 | $23,030 | $27,750 | $32,470 | $37,190 | $39,900 | $42,450 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Greene County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$22,550 | $25,750 | $28,950 | $32,150 | $34,750 | $37,300 | $39,900 | $42,450 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Greene County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$36,050 | $41,200 | $46,350 | $51,450 | $55,600 | $59,700 | $63,800 | $67,950 |
Cities In Greene County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Baileyton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Baileyton are the Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority and Morristown Housing Authority. |
| Fall Branch | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Fall Branch are the Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority and Morristown Housing Authority. |
| Greeneville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Greeneville are the Greeneville Housing Authority, Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority and Morristown Housing Authority. |
| Mosheim | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Mosheim are the Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority and Morristown Housing Authority. |
| Tusculum | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Tusculum are the Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority and Morristown Housing Authority. |
