Section 8 & Affordable Housing in 38105
ZIP 38105 covers Uptown and the area northeast of downtown Memphis, home to MHA communities including Uptown Square and Legends Park, redeveloped from Dixie Homes. This page explains how Section 8 and public housing work in this area.
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Voucher-Friendly Buildings in Tennessee
About This Program in Tennessee
In Memphis, the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program and public housing are administered by the Memphis Housing Authority (MHA). Rent is income-based — generally about 30% of adjusted household income — whether in an MHA community or with a voucher used in private housing.
How to Apply in Tennessee
Apply through MHA at memphisha.org using its applicant portal when a waitlist is open; MHA uses site-based lists that are often closed. Important: Tennessee has no statewide source-of-income protection and landlord participation is generally voluntary. Memphis''s Fair Housing Ordinance has been described as covering source of income, but sources conflict on whether it compels acceptance — verify locally. Call (901) 544-1107 for portal help.