Housing authoritiesTNMetropolitan Development & Housing Agency
Metropolitan Development & Housing Agency
Metropolitan Development & Housing Agency is based in Nashville, Davidson County, TN and administers 7,531 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code TN005. Program type: Combined. Households served: 6,126. Occupancy: 81%. ZIP codes served: 37.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37011 | $1,467 | $1,521 | $1,683 | $2,124 | $2,619 | $3,012 |
| 37013 | $1,512 | $1,566 | $1,737 | $2,196 | $2,700 | $3,105 |
| 37015 | $1,330 | $1,390 | $1,540 | $1,940 | $2,390 | $2,748 |
| 37024 | $1,467 | $1,521 | $1,683 | $2,124 | $2,619 | $3,012 |
| 37027 | $1,998 | $2,070 | $2,295 | $2,898 | $3,564 | $4,099 |
| 37064 | $1,782 | $1,854 | $2,052 | $2,592 | $3,186 | $3,664 |
| 37070 | $1,467 | $1,521 | $1,683 | $2,124 | $2,619 | $3,012 |
| 37072 | $1,520 | $1,580 | $1,750 | $2,210 | $2,720 | $3,128 |
| 37076 | $1,492 | $1,549 | $1,720 | $2,176 | $2,670 | $3,069 |
| 37080 | $1,270 | $1,300 | $1,460 | $1,840 | $2,240 | $2,576 |
| 37115 | $1,440 | $1,500 | $1,660 | $2,100 | $2,580 | $2,967 |
| 37116 | $1,467 | $1,521 | $1,683 | $2,124 | $2,619 | $3,012 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Lowrise Apt Bldg 2 to 4 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) | $35 | $41 | $47 | $53 | $58 |
| Heating (Bottled Gas) | $93 | $109 | $125 | $140 | $156 |
| Heating (Electric) | $36 | $43 | $49 | $56 | $63 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $20 | $24 | $28 | $32 | $35 |
| Heating (Fuel Oil) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $19 | $20 | $22 | $23 | $25 |
| Cooking (Bottled Gas) | $10 | $12 | $17 | $22 | $27 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $5 | $6 | $9 | $11 | $14 |
| Cooking (Other) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other Electric | $45 | $50 | $64 | $77 | $90 |
| Air Conditioning | $6 | $7 | $16 | $25 | $34 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $10 | $12 | $17 | $23 | $28 |
| Water Heating (Bottled Gas) | $28 | $33 | $48 | $63 | $78 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $16 | $18 | $23 | $29 | $34 |
| Water Heating (Fuel Oil) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Water | $18 | $20 | $38 | $70 | $104 |
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 Metropolitan Development & Housing Agency
- MDHA Celebrates Grand Opening of 5th & Summer, Newest Mixed-Income DevelopmentMDHA celebrated the grand opening of their newest mixed-income development called 5th & Summer at Cayce Place, with officials and residents attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
- Affordable Waiting List Now Open for Andrew Jackson CourtsThe MDHA is accepting online applications for Andrew Jackson Courts from October 27-30, 2026, on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Affordable Waiting List Now Open for Edgehill ApartmentsApplications for Edgehill Apartments are now open online from October 27-30, 2026, with first-come, first-served selection.
- Affordable Waiting List Now Open for Cumberland ViewCumberland View is accepting online-only applications from October 27-30, 2026, with first-come, first-served priority.
- Affordable Waiting List Now Open for Sudekum ApartmentsSudekum Apartments has opened its affordable waiting list for online applications from October 27-30, 2026.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37013 | $1,690 | $1,760 | $1,920 | $2,470 | $2,990 |
| 37015 | $1,350 | $1,410 | $1,540 | $1,980 | $2,400 |
| 37027 | $2,200 | $2,290 | $2,500 | $3,210 | $3,890 |
| 37064 | $1,970 | $2,050 | $2,230 | $2,860 | $3,470 |
| 37072 | $1,460 | $1,520 | $1,660 | $2,130 | $2,580 |
| 37076 | $1,620 | $1,690 | $1,840 | $2,360 | $2,860 |
| 37080 | $1,070 | $1,110 | $1,210 | $1,550 | $1,880 |
| 37086 | $1,830 | $1,910 | $2,080 | $2,670 | $3,240 |
| 37115 | $1,470 | $1,530 | $1,670 | $2,140 | $2,600 |
| 37122 | $2,010 | $2,090 | $2,280 | $2,930 | $3,550 |
| 37135 | $2,380 | $2,480 | $2,700 | $3,470 | $4,200 |
| 37138 | $1,630 | $1,700 | $1,850 | $2,380 | $2,880 |
| 37143 | $1,330 | $1,390 | $1,510 | $1,940 | $2,350 |
| 37189 | $1,410 | $1,470 | $1,600 | $2,050 | $2,490 |
| 37201 | $2,060 | $2,150 | $2,340 | $3,000 | $3,640 |
| 37203 | $1,890 | $1,960 | $2,140 | $2,750 | $3,330 |
| 37204 | $2,030 | $2,110 | $2,300 | $2,950 | $3,580 |
| 37205 | $1,990 | $2,070 | $2,260 | $2,900 | $3,520 |
| 37206 | $1,650 | $1,720 | $1,870 | $2,400 | $2,910 |
| 37207 | $1,320 | $1,380 | $1,500 | $1,930 | $2,340 |
| 37208 | $1,710 | $1,780 | $1,940 | $2,490 | $3,020 |
| 37209 | $1,790 | $1,860 | $2,030 | $2,610 | $3,160 |
| 37210 | $1,460 | $1,520 | $1,660 | $2,130 | $2,580 |
| 37211 | $1,640 | $1,710 | $1,860 | $2,390 | $2,900 |
| 37212 | $1,670 | $1,730 | $1,890 | $2,430 | $2,940 |
| 37213 | $1,640 | $1,710 | $1,870 | $2,390 | $2,900 |
| 37214 | $1,810 | $1,880 | $2,050 | $2,630 | $3,190 |
| 37215 | $1,980 | $2,060 | $2,240 | $2,880 | $3,490 |
| 37216 | $1,650 | $1,720 | $1,870 | $2,400 | $2,910 |
| 37217 | $1,640 | $1,710 | $1,860 | $2,390 | $2,900 |
| 37218 | $1,520 | $1,580 | $1,720 | $2,210 | $2,680 |
| 37219 | $2,260 | $2,350 | $2,560 | $3,290 | $3,990 |
| 37220 | $1,940 | $2,010 | $2,230 | $2,810 | $3,460 |
| 37221 | $1,880 | $1,960 | $2,130 | $2,740 | $3,320 |
| 37228 | $1,550 | $1,620 | $1,760 | $2,260 | $2,740 |
| 37232 | $1,620 | $1,690 | $1,840 | $2,360 | $2,860 |
| 37238 | $1,620 | $1,690 | $1,840 | $2,360 | $2,860 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Metropolitan Development & Housing Agency
701 S 6th St, Nashville, TN 37206
Phone: (615) 252-8410
Official website: nashville-mdha.org
Email updates
About Metropolitan Development & Housing Agency
Overview
The Metropolitan Development & Housing Agency (MDHA) operates as a voucher-only housing authority in Nashville, Tennessee. MDHA administers 7,531 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 6,126 households. The agency has an occupancy rate of 81%, indicating a significant portion of its available resources are utilized. MDHA's program type is Combined, integrating various housing assistance initiatives.
Scale and standing
MDHA ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area. It also holds the second position in the state of Tennessee in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 25 authorities with vouchers. MDHA's peer, the Tennessee Housing Development Agency, administers 6,507 vouchers, highlighting MDHA's substantial role in providing housing assistance.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $1,320 to $2,600, with an average of $1,905. This is significantly higher than the state average of $1,227. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 37135 at $2,600, while the lowest is in ZIP code 37080 at $1,320.
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.
- Tennessee Housing Development AgencyNashville, TN, 6,507 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.