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Community action agency providing emergency assistance, rental help, utility assistance (including LIHEAP), and family support for low-income Memphis-area families. Serves Shelby County residents. Intake is by appointment; applicants should bring photo ID, Social Security cards for all household members, proof of income (pay stubs or benefits letters), a current lease or utility bill, and the past-due notice if seeking rent or utility help. Eligibility is based on household income.
901-274-6837 · 3155 Howell Ave, Memphis, TN 38128
Manages public housing and Housing Choice (Section 8) vouchers for low-income Memphis families and offers resident services and self-sufficiency programs. Serves Shelby County residents. Applicants must complete an application during an open waiting list and provide photo ID, Social Security cards for all household members, birth certificates, proof of income, and a current address. Waiting lists may be closed at times; applicants should monitor openings through the authority's website.
901-544-1288 · 700 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38105
Builds affordable homes for qualifying Memphis-area families through a homeownership program with financial education, homebuyer classes, and volunteer builds. Serves Shelby County and surrounding areas. Applicants typically must demonstrate housing need, ability to pay an affordable mortgage, and willingness to partner in construction; required documents include photo ID, Social Security cards, pay stubs, tax returns, and housing-cost documentation. Info sessions explain the application process.
901-543-7655 · 1620 Pendleton St, Memphis, TN 38114