Veteran housing help in Memphis, Tennessee: HUD-VASH vouchers, SSVF rapid re-housing, shelters, and local hotlines. Verified for 2026.
Memphis (population 633,104) is one of the larger metros in Tennessee, and several local and statewide programs serve veterans here. Most VA-administered care for Memphis is delivered through Memphis VA Medical Center. This page lists verified housing resources filtered to Memphis, plus the broader Tennessee guide for help that is available statewide.
Veterans in crisis: dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net (24/7).
Tennessee is home to approximately 470,000 veterans, and housing stability remains one of the most critical needs for those transitioning from military to civilian life. Whether you're facing homelessness, seeking affordable housing, or ready to purchase your first home, Tennessee offers federal, state, and local programs designed specifically for veterans.
This guide covers every major housing resource available to Tennessee veterans, from emergency shelter and transitional housing to long-term rental assistance and homeownership programs. Each program includes eligibility details and contact information.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Memphis-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Memphis, TN administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Memphis veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
Free civil legal help for Memphis-area veterans through Legal Services Corporation grantees and the Stateside Legal veteran-facing directory. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Memphis who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Memphis-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.
These Tennessee programs are not based in Memphis but accept residents.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Knoxville-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.
Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Nashville-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Knoxville veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Nashville veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Nashville who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Clarksville who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Knoxville, TN administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Chattanooga-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.
