Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Dickson, TN

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Dickson 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 2023 in Dickson, TN.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Dickson County, TN$102,500Very Low Income (50%)$44,950$49,900$53,900$57,900$61,900
Extremely Low Income (30%)$27,000$30,000$35,140$40,280$45,420
Low Income (80%) $71,900$79,850$86,250$92,650$99,050

Dickson County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Dickson County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Dickson County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Dickson Housing Authority

333 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Dickson, TN - 37055
Dickson County
Phone Number: (615) 446-9371

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Dickson, 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 Dickson, TN Dickson County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1100Estimated $330.00 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1253Estimated $375.90 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1587Estimated $476.10 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1975Estimated $592.50 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Dickson, 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.

Beasley Pointe Apartments

Beasley Dr
Dickson, TN - 37056
Total Apartment Units: 64

Dickson Apartments

108 Blurton Dr
Dickson, TN - 37055
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 1988

Dickson Village Apartments

149 Hayes Cir
Dickson, TN - 37055
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 32
Years In Service Since: 1988

Vestal W Fifth Dwelling

713 1/2 W Fifth St
Dickson, TN - 37055
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
1 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1989

Lee Road Sfd

113 Lee Rd
Dickson, TN - 37055
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1989

Lee Road Sfd

109 Lee Rd
Dickson, TN - 37055
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1989

Poplar St Triplex

106 Poplar St
Dickson, TN - 37055
Total Apartment Units: 3
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 3
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 1
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1992

West Chestnut St Duplex

306 W Chestnut St
Dickson, TN - 37055
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1992

Pleasant Valley Village Apartments

Barbeque Rd
Dickson, TN - 37056
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 32
Years In Service Since: 1993

Trails Of Dickson I

410 Colt Dr
Dickson, TN - 37055
Total Apartment Units: 12
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 12
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 1996

Autumn Park Apartments

150 Autumn Way
Dickson, TN - 37055
Total Apartment Units: 104
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 104
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 56
3 Bedroom apartments 32
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Madison Ridge Apartments

2030 5 Hwy 70 W
Dickson, TN - 37056
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 40
3 Bedroom apartments 32
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Trails Of Dickson Ii

100 Remington
Dickson, TN - 37055
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
2 Bedroom apartments 42
3 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Dickson Gardens

503 Candlewood Dr
Dickson, TN - 37055
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 24
2 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Dickson, 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 Dickson 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.

Walnut Street Apts

301 East Walnut Street
Dickson, TN - 37055
Phone: 615-446-0580
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Spring Haven Apartments

301 Spring Street
Dickson, TN - 37055
Phone: (615) 446-5340
Total Apartment Units: 48
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

High House Village Apartments

105 Jones Creek Rd
Dickson, TN - 37056
Phone: 615-446-5340
Total Apartment Units: 48
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Dickson Group Home I

907 W 5th Street
Dickson, TN - 37055
Phone: 615-446-7660
Total Apartment Units: 9
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Dickson Group Home Ii

2220 Highway 48 N
Dickson, TN - 37055
Phone: 615-446-3579
Total Apartment Units: 7
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing


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.