Ware Park — Income-Restricted Housing in Union City, TN 38261
1464 E. Cheatham St., Union City, TN 38261
64 units · 1–3 BR · People with disabilities
How to apply
- No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 2016
- Income limit
- 60% AMI
- Bedrooms
- 24 1 bedroom · 36 2 bedrooms · 4 3 bedrooms
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Glendale Duplex
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0.4 mi away
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College Sfd
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0.5 mi away
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- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Taylor Street Sfd
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0.5 mi away
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Union City Hsg Auth, Fairview
1601 E Main St, Union City, TN 38261
0.5 mi away
284 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Union City Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 7 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Evergreen Apartments
731 South Sunswept Dr, Union City, TN 38261
1 mi away
21 units · 20 income-restricted · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Rents and income limits in 38261
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,000/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $40,000/yr
- Renters in 38261 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 36%
Income limits (2026)
Obion County, TN area · median family income $77,200. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,400 | $27,300 | $43,700 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $31,200 | $49,950 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $35,100 | $56,200 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $39,000 | $62,400 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $42,150 | $67,400 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $45,250 | $72,400 |
| 7 | $48,400 | $48,400 | $77,400 |
| 8 | $51,500 | $51,500 | $82,400 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 38261 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $760 | $756 |
| 1 bedroom | $760 | $761 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,000 | $995 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,250 | $1,255 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,400 | $1,308 |
Wider area = Obion County, TN. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $950 (42050) to $1,080 (38253).
Census figures for 38261 (2020–2024 average): median rent $761. Median household income $55,876. 39% of homes are rented. 36% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 17% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 38261's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 38261Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Ware Park?
No phone is listed for Ware Park. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Ware Park Section 8 housing?
Ware Park is listed as income-restricted housing in Union City, TN 38261 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at Ware Park?
Public records list 64 units at Ware Park in Union City, TN 38261. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Ware Park?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 38261 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Ware Park?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Ware Park in Union City, TN 38261. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Union City, TN 38261?
Most income-restricted buildings in Union City, TN 38261 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $27,300, and $39,000 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($43,700 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Union City, TN 38261?
For many programs in Union City, TN 38261, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $27,300 a year for 1 person and $39,000 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $43,700 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Union City, TN 38261?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Union City, TN 38261, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Union City, TN 38261 is $1,000 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Ware Park take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Ware Park has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Union City, TN 38261 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Ware Park.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.