Memphis Section 8 Waiting List Status
We could not verify the current status as of April 2026. Contact Memphis Housing Authority directly at 901-544-1100 to check current availability.
Memphis Section 8 Income Limits 2026
Income limits below are official HUD FY2025 figures for the Memphis, TN-MS-AR HUD Metro FMR Area (AMI: $91,100). Source: HUD Income Limits API, effective April 1, 2025. Most Section 8 vouchers go to households at or below 50% AMI, with priority for households at or below 30% AMI.
| Household size | 30% AMI (priority) | 50% AMI (standard limit) | 80% AMI (low income) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,150/yr | $31,900/yr | $51,050/yr |
| 2 people | $21,900/yr | $36,450/yr | $58,350/yr |
| 3 people | $26,650/yr | $41,000/yr | $65,650/yr |
| 4 people | $32,150/yr | $45,550/yr | $72,900/yr |
| 5 people | $37,650/yr | $49,200/yr | $78,750/yr |
| 6 people | $43,150/yr | $52,850/yr | $84,600/yr |
| 7 people | $48,650/yr | $56,500/yr | $90,400/yr |
| 8 people | $54,150/yr | $60,150/yr | $96,250/yr |
Source: HUD Income Limits API FY2025. Area: Memphis, TN-MS-AR HUD Metro FMR Area.
How to Apply for Section 8 in Memphis
Call Memphis Housing Authority at 901-544-1100 or visit https://www.memphishousing.org to check current status.
You can be on multiple waiting lists. Use HUD's PHA directory to find nearby housing authorities also accepting applications.
Photo ID, Social Security numbers, proof of income, rental history, and information about all household members.
Memphis Housing Authority may give priority to veterans, domestic violence survivors, people experiencing homelessness, or working families. Ask about preference categories when you apply.
Other Housing Authorities Near Memphis
Section 8 waiting lists open and close independently. If Memphis Housing Authority is not currently accepting applications, check these nearby housing authorities in Tennessee — they may have open lists:
Waitlist status last verified April 2026. Always contact each PHA directly to confirm current availability.