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Jackson Housing Authority
Jackson Housing Authority is based in Jackson, Madison County, TN and administers 1,567 Section 8 vouchers and 760 public housing units.
HUD PHA code TN007. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,878. Occupancy: 88%. ZIP codes served: 13.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $960 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,260 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,677 |
| 4 bedroom | $1,758 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Latest from Jackson Housing Authority
- Invitation To BidThe Jackson Housing Authority is requesting bids for an unspecified project or service.
- Amendment to Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan – Open for CommentsThe Jackson Housing Authority has proposed changes to its admissions and continued occupancy policies, and is currently accepting public feedback on these revisions.
- JHA Board Meeting AgendaThe Jackson Housing Authority has released the agenda for their upcoming board meeting.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38006 | $820 | $890 | $1,150 | $1,530 | $1,690 |
| 38301 | $910 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,650 | $1,810 |
| 38305 | $1,040 | $1,150 | $1,500 | $1,890 | $2,070 |
| 38313 | $870 | $990 | $1,200 | $1,510 | $1,660 |
| 38343 | $790 | $870 | $1,140 | $1,510 | $1,590 |
| 38348 | $800 | $870 | $1,140 | $1,510 | $1,660 |
| 38351 | $790 | $910 | $1,140 | $1,510 | $1,590 |
| 38355 | $980 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,920 | $2,180 |
| 38356 | $840 | $910 | $1,170 | $1,510 | $1,620 |
| 38362 | $1,010 | $1,110 | $1,450 | $1,840 | $2,000 |
| 38366 | $800 | $870 | $1,140 | $1,510 | $1,590 |
| 38391 | $1,030 | $1,130 | $1,480 | $1,860 | $2,040 |
| 38392 | $860 | $910 | $1,170 | $1,540 | $1,650 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Jackson Housing Authority
125 Preston St, Jackson, TN 38301
Phone: (731) 422-1671
Official website: jacksonha.com
Email updates
About Jackson Housing Authority
Overview
The Jackson Housing Authority manages 760 public housing units and administers 1,567 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,878 households. With an occupancy rate of 88%, the authority operates a combined program, providing both rental assistance and affordable housing options to residents of Madison County, Tennessee.
Scale and standing
The Jackson Housing Authority ranks 7th in the state of Tennessee by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 25 authorities in the state. This places it among the larger providers of rental assistance in Tennessee, reflecting its significant role in supporting low-income families and individuals in the region.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area served by the Jackson Housing Authority ranges from $1,060 to $1,530, with an average of $1,205. This is slightly below the state average of $1,227. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 38362 at $1,530, while the lowest is in ZIP code 38392 at $1,060.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.