Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Westpoint, TN 38486
No income-restricted buildings are listed in 38486 — here are the closest ones.
No income-restricted buildings are listed in Westpoint, TN 38486. 14 income-restricted buildings are listed nearby (within about 10 miles). These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
Closest to 38486
Loretto Lions Retirement Home
605 2nd Ave S., Loretto, TN 38469
8.7 mi away
32 units · 31 income-restricted · 1 BR
Collinwood Apts
839 Highway 13 S, Collinwood, TN 38450
11.5 mi away
16 units · 2 BR
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Crockett Senior Housing
1067 Old Florence Rd., Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
11.8 mi away
18 units · 17 income-restricted · 1 BR
New Hope Apartments
1057 Old Florence Road, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
11.9 mi away
19 units · 18 income-restricted · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Pine Bluff Apts
106 Bluff Dr, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
12.3 mi away
55 units · 1–2 BR
- 8 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
M. L. Lumpkins Homes
263 Waterloo St, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
12.4 mi away
303 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Lawrenceburg Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 7 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Park Ridge Estates of Lawrenceburg
109 Richsmith Dr, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
12.6 mi away
43 units · 3–4+ BR · People with disabilities
Old Public School Apt
225 Jackson Ave, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
12.7 mi away
30 units · 1–2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Lawrenceburg Lions Homes
345 Geri St, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
13.8 mi away
99 units · 1 BR
- 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Whispering Oaks Ltd
501 Claymar Dr, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
14.2 mi away
48 units · 1–2 BR
- 3 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Lawrenceburg Village Apts
2114 Springer Road, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
14.2 mi away
48 units · 1–2 BR
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Berkley Spring
14 Good Hope Rd, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
15.3 mi away
42 units · 1–3 BR · People with disabilities
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 38486
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,010/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $40,400/yr
Income limits (2026)
Lawrence 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 | 38486 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $770 | $766 |
| 1 bedroom | $770 | $771 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $1,008 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,210 | $1,201 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,347 |
Wider area = Lawrence County, TN. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,000 (38450) to $1,070 (38463).
Census figures for 38486 (2020–2024 average): Median household income $48,953. 31% of homes are rented.
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 38486's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 38486Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Westpoint, TN 38486?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Westpoint, TN 38486, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
Do affordable housing buildings in Westpoint, TN 38486 have openings?
These lists for Westpoint, TN 38486 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for affordable housing in Westpoint, TN 38486?
Use the phone number on each building card in Westpoint, TN 38486. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing in Westpoint, TN 38486?
In Westpoint, TN 38486, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 38486?
No income-restricted buildings are listed in ZIP 38486 right now. 14 nearby buildings are shown on this page. Call to confirm openings.
Is there affordable housing near 38486?
Yes — this page also lists 14 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Westpoint, TN 38486 (within about 10 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Westpoint, TN 38486?
Most income-restricted buildings in Westpoint, TN 38486 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 Westpoint, TN 38486?
For many programs in Westpoint, TN 38486, 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 long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Westpoint, TN 38486?
There is no single waiting list for Westpoint, TN 38486. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Westpoint, TN 38486?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Westpoint, TN 38486?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Westpoint, TN 38486, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Westpoint, TN 38486 is $1,010 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.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Westpoint, TN 38486?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Westpoint, TN 38486. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.
Is there senior affordable housing in Westpoint, TN 38486?
This page may still list buildings in Westpoint, TN 38486 that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.
Nearby ZIP codes
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying.
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