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Memphis Housing Authority
Memphis Housing Authority is based in Memphis, Shelby County, TN and administers 9,408 Section 8 vouchers and 2,902 public housing units.
HUD PHA code TN001. Program type: Combined. Households served: 9,904. Occupancy: 92%. ZIP codes served: 41.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 38002 | $1,482 | $1,606 | $1,777 | $2,347 | $2,736 | $3,146 |
| ZIP 38004 | $1,159 | $1,264 | $1,397 | $1,843 | $2,147 | $2,469 |
| ZIP 38011 | $893 | $969 | $1,074 | $1,416 | $1,653 | $1,901 |
| ZIP 38015 | $798 | $893 | $1,007 | $1,321 | $1,539 | $1,770 |
| ZIP 38016 | $1,216 | $1,330 | $1,492 | $1,967 | $2,299 | $2,644 |
| ZIP 38017 | $1,302 | $1,425 | $1,568 | $2,071 | $2,413 | $2,775 |
| ZIP 38018 | $1,368 | $1,492 | $1,644 | $2,166 | $2,527 | $2,906 |
| ZIP 38019 | $798 | $893 | $1,007 | $1,321 | $1,539 | $1,770 |
| ZIP 38023 | $1,026 | $1,121 | $1,235 | $1,634 | $1,900 | $2,185 |
| ZIP 38027 | $1,017 | $1,102 | $1,216 | $1,606 | $1,872 | $2,152 |
| ZIP 38028 | $1,121 | $1,226 | $1,359 | $1,786 | $2,081 | $2,392 |
| ZIP 38029 | $1,463 | $1,587 | $1,758 | $2,318 | $2,708 | $3,113 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Larger Apt Bldgs 5 plus Units), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $10 | $11 | $13 | $14 | $16 |
| Heating (Bottled Gas) | $59 | $69 | $79 | $88 | $97 |
| Heating (Electric) | $10 | $12 | $16 | $19 | $23 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $9 | $11 | $12 | $14 | $15 |
| Heating (Fuel Oil) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $12 | $12 | $13 | $14 | $15 |
| Cooking (Bottled Gas) | $10 | $12 | $17 | $22 | $27 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $4 | $5 | $7 | $9 | $11 |
| Cooking (Other) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other Electric | $30 | $33 | $40 | $46 | $53 |
| Air Conditioning | $8 | $9 | $12 | $16 | $19 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $4 | $4 | $6 | $8 | $10 |
| Water Heating (Bottled Gas) | $22 | $26 | $38 | $49 | $61 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $9 | $11 | $14 | $17 | $20 |
| Water Heating (Fuel Oil) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Water | $13 | $13 | $14 | $16 | $18 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38002 | $1,570 | $1,700 | $1,860 | $2,460 | $2,830 |
| 38004 | $1,190 | $1,300 | $1,420 | $1,870 | $2,160 |
| 38011 | $930 | $1,020 | $1,110 | $1,470 | $1,690 |
| 38016 | $1,350 | $1,460 | $1,600 | $2,110 | $2,440 |
| 38017 | $1,400 | $1,520 | $1,660 | $2,190 | $2,530 |
| 38018 | $1,500 | $1,630 | $1,780 | $2,350 | $2,710 |
| 38028 | $1,190 | $1,290 | $1,410 | $1,860 | $2,150 |
| 38029 | $1,390 | $1,510 | $1,670 | $2,200 | $2,570 |
| 38053 | $1,050 | $1,140 | $1,250 | $1,650 | $1,900 |
| 38054 | $1,050 | $1,140 | $1,250 | $1,650 | $1,900 |
| 38103 | $1,470 | $1,600 | $1,750 | $2,310 | $2,660 |
| 38104 | $1,220 | $1,330 | $1,450 | $1,910 | $2,210 |
| 38105 | $920 | $1,000 | $1,090 | $1,440 | $1,660 |
| 38106 | $910 | $990 | $1,080 | $1,430 | $1,640 |
| 38107 | $940 | $1,020 | $1,120 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
| 38108 | $850 | $920 | $1,010 | $1,330 | $1,540 |
| 38109 | $910 | $990 | $1,080 | $1,430 | $1,640 |
| 38111 | $1,040 | $1,130 | $1,240 | $1,640 | $1,890 |
| 38112 | $880 | $960 | $1,050 | $1,390 | $1,600 |
| 38113 | $1,090 | $1,190 | $1,300 | $1,720 | $1,980 |
| 38114 | $900 | $980 | $1,070 | $1,410 | $1,630 |
| 38115 | $1,140 | $1,240 | $1,360 | $1,800 | $2,070 |
| 38116 | $1,050 | $1,140 | $1,250 | $1,650 | $1,900 |
| 38117 | $1,270 | $1,380 | $1,510 | $1,990 | $2,300 |
| 38118 | $1,050 | $1,140 | $1,250 | $1,650 | $1,900 |
| 38119 | $1,230 | $1,340 | $1,460 | $1,930 | $2,220 |
| 38120 | $1,410 | $1,540 | $1,680 | $2,220 | $2,560 |
| 38122 | $1,040 | $1,130 | $1,240 | $1,640 | $1,890 |
| 38125 | $1,340 | $1,460 | $1,590 | $2,100 | $2,420 |
| 38126 | $840 | $910 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,510 |
| 38127 | $990 | $1,080 | $1,180 | $1,560 | $1,800 |
| 38128 | $1,140 | $1,240 | $1,350 | $1,780 | $2,060 |
| 38131 | $1,090 | $1,190 | $1,300 | $1,720 | $1,980 |
| 38132 | $990 | $1,070 | $1,180 | $1,550 | $1,790 |
| 38133 | $1,340 | $1,460 | $1,590 | $2,100 | $2,420 |
| 38134 | $1,070 | $1,160 | $1,270 | $1,680 | $1,930 |
| 38135 | $1,540 | $1,670 | $1,830 | $2,420 | $2,790 |
| 38138 | $1,570 | $1,710 | $1,870 | $2,470 | $2,850 |
| 38139 | $1,640 | $1,780 | $1,950 | $2,570 | $2,970 |
| 38141 | $1,320 | $1,440 | $1,570 | $2,070 | $2,390 |
| 38152 | $1,040 | $1,130 | $1,240 | $1,640 | $1,890 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Memphis Housing Authority
700 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38105
Phone: (901) 544-1102
Email updates
About Memphis Housing Authority
Overview
The Memphis Housing Authority operates 2,902 public housing units and administers 9,408 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 9,904 households. With an occupancy rate of 92%, the authority runs a combined program, providing both public housing and rental assistance to residents in Shelby County.
Scale and standing
The Memphis Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Memphis area, notably outpacing the Millington Housing Authority, which does not offer any Section 8 vouchers. On a state level, it holds the top position among the 25 authorities in Tennessee that provide Section 8 vouchers, underscoring its significant role in the region's housing support system.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,060 to $1,910, with an average of $1,394. This is higher than the state average of $1,227. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 38139 at $1,910, while the lowest is in ZIP code 38126 at $1,060.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Millington Housing AuthorityMillington, TN
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.