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Jackson Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Madison County, Tennessee.

Waiting List
Closed: Madison County, Tennessee Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Allenton Heights and Lincoln Courts Family Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: McMillan Towers Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Washington Douglas, Lincoln Circle and Neff Circle Family Self-Sufficiency Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Allenton Heights Annex, Rosewood Gardens, and Centennial Pass Senior Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Madison County, Tennessee Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Madison County, Tennessee.

The Jackson Housing Authority (JHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed. Applications were accepted for just 4 hours only on September 20, 2024 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm CT. Prior to that the last time the waiting list was open was in June 2021. It is notable that the waiting list was closed for more than 3 years between openings and the housing authority has reduced the number of hours the waiting list is open from 8 hours (8 to 4) in 2021 to just 4 hours (10 to 2).

To apply during the opening time, applicants had to complete the online application that will be available here.

Though we have not been able to confirm preferences for the 2024 opening, in 2021 the following preferences existed. It is likely these preferences remain.

  • Terminated from its HCV program due to insufficient program funding.
  • Victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking who have either been referred by a partnering service agency or consortia or is seeking an emergency transfer under VAWA from the PHA’s public housing program or other covered housing program operated by the PHA.
    • The PHA will work with the following partnering service agencies: WRAP – Wo/Men’s Rape and Resource Assistance Program, Jackson, TN The applicant must certify that the abuser will not reside with the applicant unless the PHA gives prior written approval.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the JHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the JHA public notice on September 11, 2024 by Dave Layfield.

Open Until Further Notice: Allenton Heights and Lincoln Courts Family Public Housing Waiting List

The Jackson Housing Authority (JHA) Family Public Housing waiting list for apartments at Allenton Heights and Lincoln Courts is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least July, 2018, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, print the application that is available online. 

Once the application has been completed, it can be either:

  1. Mailed to Jackson Housing Authority, P.O. Box 3188, Jackson, Tennessee 38303.
  2. Hand delivered to the JHA office, located at 125 Preston Street, Jackson, Tennessee 38303.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Displaced by Government Action or Presidentially Declared Disaster.
  • Victim of Domestic Violence.
  • Working, Elderly, or Disabled.

For more information, visit the JHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: McMillan Towers Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior and Disabled Public Housing rental housing assistance in Jackson, Tennessee.

The Jackson Housing Authority (JHA) Senior and Disabled Public Housing waiting list for Studio, 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at McMillan Towers is currently open. 

The JHA is accepting applications for this waiting list as of February, 2022, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, print the paper application here.

Once the application has been completed, it must be either:

  1. Dropped off at McMillan Towers, located at 212 S. Fairgrounds St. Jackson, TN 38301.
  2. Mailed to the McMillan Towers, address mentioned above.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the JHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the JHA on February 10, 2022.

Open Until Further Notice: Washington Douglas, Lincoln Circle and Neff Circle Family Self-Sufficiency Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Jackson, Tennessee.

The Jackson Housing Authority (JHA) Family Self-Sufficiency waiting list for apartments at Washington Douglas, Lincoln Circle and Neff Circle is currently open. 

The JHA is accepting applications for this waiting list as of February, 2022, until further notice.

  • Washington Douglas, is located at 348 Commerce Street, Jackson, TN 38301. Has one-, two-, three-, four-, and five-bedroom apartments.
  • Lincoln Circle, is located at 210 Roosevelt Parkway, Jackson, TN 38301. Has studio-, one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments.
  • Neff Circle, is located at 48 Neff Circle, Jackson, TN 38301. Has studio-, one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments.

To apply during the opening period, print the paper application here.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Displaced by Government Action or Presidentially Declared Disaster
  • Victim of Domestic Violence
  • Working, Elderly, or Disabled
  • Other or Local Preference

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the JHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the JHA on February 10, 2022.

Open Until Further Notice: Allenton Heights Annex, Rosewood Gardens, and Centennial Pass Senior Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior Public Housing rental housing assistance in Jackson, Tennessee.

The Jackson Housing Authority (JHA) Elderly Public Housing waiting list for apartments at Allenton Heights Annex, Rosewood Gardens, and Centennial Pass is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least July, 2018, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, print the application that is available online.

Once the application has been completed, it can be either:

  1. Mailed to Jackson Housing Authority, P.O. Box 3188, Jackson, Tennessee 38303.
  2. Hand delivered to the JHA office, located at 125 Preston Street, Jackson, Tennessee 38303.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Displaced by Government Action or Presidentially Declared Disaster.
  • Victim of Domestic Violence.
  • Working, Elderly, or Disabled.

For more information, visit the JHA website.

About The Agency

Jackson Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 2,355 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

125 Preston Street, Jackson, TN

Visit Website — (731) 422-1671

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Jackson Housing Authority?

Jackson Housing Authority serves 1,982 low-income households. The agency manages 1,466 Housing Choice Vouchers and 634 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Jackson Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 70 percent of households served by Jackson Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 91 percent of Jackson Housing Authority households.

How many Jackson Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 535 households and make up 27 percent of households served by Jackson Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Jackson Housing Authority?

There are 1605 female-headed renter households living in Jackson Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 81% of those served by the Jackson Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Jackson Housing Authority renters?

Black 1,843
White 119
Hispanic 20

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Jackson Housing Authority?

There are 416 households headed by seniors served by the Jackson Housing Authority. Senior households are 21% of households in Jackson Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Jackson Housing Authority housing?

There are 416 persons with disabilities living in Jackson Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 21% of households served by the Jackson Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Jackson Housing Authority?

The Jackson Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Jackson Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Jackson Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on September 20, 2024 and closed on September 20, 2024.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Jackson Housing Authority

Image of Villages of Old Hickory

Villages of Old Hickory

550 Old Hickory Blvd, Jackson, Tennessee 38305

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
payment Income Based
accessibility Accessible
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Mcmillan Towers

212 S Fairgrounds St, Jackson, Tennessee 38301

bed Studio-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible
Image of Centennial Pass

Centennial Pass

100 Millennium Dr, Jackson, Tennessee 38301

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible
Image of Lincoln Courts

Lincoln Courts

217 Lincoln Circle, Jackson, Tennessee 38301

payment Subsidized
Image of Washington - Douglas - Linco

Washington - Douglas - Linco

91 Adams St, Jackson, Tennessee 38301

payment Subsidized
Image of Allenton Heights

Allenton Heights

122 Allen Ave, Jackson, Tennessee 38301

payment Subsidized
Image of Rosewood Gardens and Allen

Rosewood Gardens and Allen

110 Preston St, Jackson, Tennessee 38301

payment Subsidized
Image of Kingfield South

Kingfield South

8 Kingsfield Drive, Jackson, Tennessee 38301

bed 1-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible
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