Memphis Housing Authority

700 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN, 38105 · ~10,664 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Memphis, TN (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Shelby County

Who this agency serves

Memphis Housing Authority served 9,668 households across 10,483 units (92% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.6 people, an average annual income of $14,131, and pays an average of $360 per month toward rent.

Households served
9,668 of 10,483 units
Avg. household income
$14,131
Avg. rent paid by household
$360
Avg. household size
2.6 people
Households with children
54%
Head of household 62+
23%
Head of household with a disability
32%
Avg. wait to move in
22 months

Unit mix: 21% 1-bedroom, 26% 2-bedroom, 53% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 26 developments with an average score of 82 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
LEGENDS PARK NORTHMemphis99 High PerformerUPCSMar 2022
AUSTIN PARKMemphis99 High PerformerNSPIREJun 2024
KEFAUVER TERRACEBartlett98 High PerformerUPCSMay 2022
HAROLD FORD SENIOR VILLASMemphis98 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2024
LAKEVIEW LANDINGMemphis94 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
UNIVERSITY PLACE PHASE IIIMemphis93 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2025
MONTGOMERY PLAZAMemphis91 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
CLEABORN POINTE AT HERITAGE LANDING IMemphis91 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2025
UPTOWN SQUAREMemphis90 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
LATHAM TERRACEMemphis90 High PerformerNSPIREJun 2024
FAIRWAY MANORMemphis89 StandardNSPIREAug 2025
MAGNOLIA TERRACEMemphis88 StandardNSPIREAug 2025
LYONS RIDGE APARTMENTSMemphis86 StandardNSPIREAug 2025
METROPOLITAN PLACEMemphis86 StandardNSPIREMar 2024
THE VILLAGES AT CYPRESSWOODMemphis83 StandardNSPIREJun 2024
FOWLER MULTIFAMILYMemphis81 StandardNSPIREJun 2025
CLEABORN POINTE AT HERITAGE LANDING IIMemphis79 StandardNSPIREAug 2025
CLEABORN POINTE AT HERITAGE LANDING IIIMemphis76 StandardNSPIREAug 2025
THE UNIVERSITY PLACE SENIORMemphis74 StandardNSPIREJun 2025
LEGENDS PARK EASTMemphis74 StandardNSPIREAug 2025
LEVI LANDINGMemphis73 StandardNSPIREAug 2025
GREENLAW PLACEMemphis71 StandardNSPIREAug 2025
UNIVERSITY PLACE PHASE IIMemphis59 TroubledNSPIREAug 2025
LEGENDS PARK WESTMemphis59 TroubledNSPIREAug 2025
CLEABORN POINTE AT HERITAGE LANDING IVMemphis59 TroubledNSPIREAug 2025
CROCKETT PLACEMemphis54 TroubledNSPIREAug 2025

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

For Renters

Am I eligible?

To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through Memphis Housing Authority, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI (the Extremely Low Income limit) for at least 75% of new vouchers.

Household sizeMax gross annual income
1 person$32,450
2 people$37,100
3 people$41,750
4 people$46,350
5 people$50,100
6 people$53,800
7 people$57,500
8 people$61,200

Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact Memphis Housing Authority directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in Memphis, TN

These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.

Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Memphis Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.