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Murfreesboro Housing Authority

415 N Maple St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130

Information verified April 18, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 23 hr ago

About This Property

Murfreesboro Housing Authority operates 960 units of public housing in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, serving Rutherford County residents. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed to new applications. The authority provides rental assistance and affordable housing options through its portfolio of residential properties.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Closed

Closed December 1, 2019

Apply: Online

The Affordable Housing (Public Housing) waitlist closed effective December 1, 2019, until further notice; when open, pre-applications were available online with in-person assistance, with preferences for applicants aged 62 or older for Westbrooks Towers, and declining two invitations results in removal from the waitlist.

Last verified February 28, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Opened July 1, 2019

Closed July 1, 2019

Apply: Online

Preferences were given to elderly/disabled Rutherford County residents, employed Rutherford County residents, and displaced persons; selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

Last verified February 21, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated April 17, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

960

Fair Market Rent - Rutherford County, TN

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$1,404
1 Bedroom	$1,442
2 Bedroom	$1,619
3 Bedroom	$2,035
4 Bedroom	$2,482

Income Limits - Rutherford County, TN

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $17,750
Very Low (50%): $29,550
Low (80%): $47,250

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $20,250
Very Low (50%): $33,750
Low (80%): $54,000

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $22,800
Very Low (50%): $37,950
Low (80%): $60,750

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $42,150
Low (80%): $67,450

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $45,550
Low (80%): $72,850

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $48,900
Low (80%): $78,250

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $52,300
Low (80%): $83,650

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $55,650
Low (80%): $89,050

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$17,750	$29,550	$47,250
2 Persons	$20,250	$33,750	$54,000
3 Persons	$22,800	$37,950	$60,750
4 Persons	$26,500	$42,150	$67,450
5 Persons	$31,040	$45,550	$72,850
6 Persons	$35,580	$48,900	$78,250
7 Persons	$40,120	$52,300	$83,650
8 Persons	$44,660	$55,650	$89,050

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Murfreesboro, TN?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Rutherford County, TN is: $1404 (Studio), $1442 (1BR), $1619 (2BR), $2035 (3BR), $2482 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Murfreesboro Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Murfreesboro Housing Authority have?+

Murfreesboro Housing Authority has a total of 960 housing units.

How do I apply for housing at Murfreesboro Housing Authority?+

Murfreesboro Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 6158939414, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

Is there a waitlist for Murfreesboro Housing Authority?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Closed. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Rutherford County, TN?+

For a 4-person household in Rutherford County, TN, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $42,150, Low Income (80% AMI): $67,450. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

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