Plough Towers — Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly in Memphis

6580 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN, 38138

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 151 units · Managed by MEMPHIS JEWISH HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORP

About this apartment

Plough Towers is a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly building at 6580 Poplar Ave, Memphis with 151 apartments (150 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 901-767-1910.

The subsidy is attached to this building, not to you. You do not need your own Section 8 voucher to apply here — qualifying households pay about 30% of adjusted income as rent and the federal subsidy covers the rest.

About Plough Towers

Plough Towers is a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly property at 6580 Poplar Ave, Memphis 38138. It has 151 apartments, 150 of which are subsidized (141 one-bedroom, 9 two-bedroom). Most current residents are 62 or older.

Who can apply

This program serves households where the head or spouse is 62 or older who meet HUD income limits for the Tennessee area (generally at or below 50% of area median income; many buildings prioritize 30%).

How to apply

1. Call the building at 901-767-1910 (managed by MEMPHIS JEWISH HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORP) and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application.
2. Most buildings keep their own waiting list — this is separate from the Memphis Housing Authority (MHA) Section 8 voucher list.
3. Submit proof of income, ID for every household member, and Social Security numbers where available.
4. When your name comes up, the management office verifies eligibility and offers a unit.

Your rights

Tennessee has no statewide source-of-income protection and private landlord participation in the Housing Choice Voucher program is generally voluntary. The City of Memphis Fair Housing Ordinance has been described as covering source of income, but sources conflict on whether it requires landlords to accept vouchers — renters should verify current local protections with the City of Memphis or a legal aid provider before relying on them

Nearby

See all subsidized housing and voucher-friendly options on the Memphis page.

Source: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties database (Nov 2026). Unit counts and contacts come from HUD and may lag reality — always confirm by phone. This is not an availability listing.