Veteran housing help in Murfreesboro, Tennessee: HUD-VASH vouchers, SSVF rapid re-housing, shelters, and local hotlines. Verified for 2026.
Murfreesboro (population 152,769) is one of the larger metros in Tennessee, and several local and statewide programs serve veterans here. Most VA-administered care for Murfreesboro is delivered through Alvin C. York VA Medical Center. This page lists verified housing resources filtered to Murfreesboro, 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).
If you are a veteran in Tennessee and housing is unstable, act fast. The main help available here includes VA homelessness programs such as HUD-VASH and Supportive Services for Veteran Families, local public housing authority veteran voucher intake, Continuum of Care outreach, 2-1-1 housing help, and state-level guidance through the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services.
If you are homeless, about to lose housing, or sleeping somewhere unsafe tonight, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838. Also contact the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services at (615) 741-2345 and ask for the closest State Veterans Services Office or Veterans Resource Coordinator to help you line up housing and benefits at the same time.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Murfreesboro veterans.
Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Murfreesboro-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.
Free civil legal help for Murfreesboro-area veterans from Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee - Murfreesboro Office, the legal-aid organization serving Murfreesboro, TN.
Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.
Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Murfreesboro-area veterans experiencing homelessness.
CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Murfreesboro, 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.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Murfreesboro who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness.
SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
These Tennessee programs are not based in Murfreesboro but accept residents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Nashville-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.
SSVF provides rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention for very low-income Tennessee veteran families, including temporary financial assistance for rent, utilities, deposits, and case management through VA-funded community partners.
Start with the resources listed on this page, which are filtered to Murfreesboro and the surrounding Tennessee area. If you do not see what you need, expand to the full Tennessee housing guide or call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838 for an immediate referral.
Veterans in Murfreesboro are typically served by Alvin C. York VA Medical Center. Call 1-877-222-8387 or visit VA.gov/find-locations to confirm the right campus, clinic hours, and what services are offered before you travel.
Most listed resources are free or low-cost for eligible veterans. Eligibility, copays, and waitlists vary by program, so confirm cost and required documents (DD-214, VA award letter, proof of residency) when you call.
Dial the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838 (24/7). Ask for the SSVF grantee and HUD-VASH coordinator nearest Murfreesboro; they can begin a rapid-rehousing intake the same day in most cases.
