Nashville Opens Waitlist for Nearly 100 Affordable Housing Units

Project-Based Voucher Locations

The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) has announced the opening of waitlists for two project-based voucher locations in Nashville. The waitlists open from noon on March 26 and will close at 3 p.m. on April 1. This process will not use a first come, first served system, according to MDHA. Instead, by applying anytime during the waitlist period, applicants are guaranteed a chance of being placed at the top of the list.

Online Applications

Applications will only be accepted online and can be submitted 24 hours a day during the open application period. The steps to apply are simple and the process takes less than five minutes to complete. Applicants are required to register a new username and password and must possess a valid email address. Upon successful submission of an application, applicants will receive an email confirmation. A follow-up email will be sent within 30 days confirming whether the pre-application has been accepted and put on the waiting list or rejected.

Affordable Housing Locations and Eligibility

The available affordable housing locations with Project-Based Voucher (PBV) assistance are:

Shelby House

This is a new construction multi-family development located at 402 Shelby Ave., Nashville, TN 37206. It offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units. PBV assistance is expected to be available for 48 units. It’s projected that leasing will commence in Spring 2024.

Chestnut Hill

This new construction multi-family development is located at 101 Factory St., Nashville, TN 37210. It offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. PBV assistance is expected to be available for 51 units. Leasing is slated to begin in Spring 2024.

To be placed on the waiting list, applicants must meet all eligibility requirements.

Application Process and Assistance

Following the application process, MDHA will conduct a lottery to assign each pre-application a lottery number, which will then be used to place the pre-applications on the applicable PBV waiting list.

For anyone needing computer access or assistance with online application completion, MDHA will make a limited number of computers available at their Rental Assistance Office. Agency staff members will be on-site to assist. This help will be available on Wednesday, March 27, from noon until 3 p.m., and Thursday, March 28 and Friday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.