Bolivar Housing Authority, Section 8 / HCV PHA Profile
Bolivar Housing Authority administers federal Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, TN, with 0 authorized HCV units (HUD Standard Performer size bracket). Contact details, payment-standard reference, and nearby PHAs to broaden your waitlist strategy.
How this PHA compares nearby
Authorized HCV units · Bolivar HA vs nearby TN agencies
- Memphis HA
Memphis Housing Authority
9,408 units
- Metropolitan Development & Housing Agency
Metropolitan Development & Housing Agency
7,531 units
- Tennessee Housing Development Agency
Tennessee Housing Development Agency
6,507 units
- Knoxville's Community Development Corp.
Knoxville's Community Development Corp.
4,251 units
- Chattanooga HA
Chattanooga Housing Authority
3,919 units
The verdict
Bolivar Housing Authority in TN currently reports 0 authorized Section 8 / HCV units on file with HUD, though it still runs 119 total authorized units under other HUD programs.
As a HUD-certified Public Housing Authority in TN, Bolivar Housing Authority runs Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance with 0 authorized Section 8 units (Standard Performer size bracket). Reach the agency directly for current waitlist status and application steps.
- HUD size bracket: Standard Performer
Section 8 / HCV units
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Standard Performer bracket
Total authorized units
119
All programs combined
State-rank percentile
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Among TN PHAs
2-BR standard range · TN
$899–$1,827 /mo
Median $904/mo · 2-BR
Inside HUD's Federal Record for Bolivar Housing Authority
Bolivar Housing Authority appears in HUD's Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Open Data set, one of 3,780 Public Housing Authorities nationwide running the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program alongside every other agency in TN. This agency shows 0 active Section 8 / HCV authorizations in HUD's directory right now, but it does still hold 119 total authorized units through other HUD programs. Under HUD's PHAS scoring, this agency carries a "Standard Performer" designation, a bracket that affects how often it reports and how closely HUD oversees it.
HUD logs its program type as "Low-Rent," which determines which voucher streams (regular HCV, VASH, Family Unification, Mainstream, or project-based conversions) it can run. Every PHA in the directory runs its own waitlist, publishes its own admissions plan, and sets its own local preferences within the federal Section 8 rulebook, so this authorized-unit figure is a ceiling, not a promise of current availability.
its main line is 7316583419. Use the nearby-PHA list below to broaden your waitlist strategy across the state. Across TN's 72 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard runs $899-$1,827/month (median $904); Bolivar Housing Authority sets its own figure within 90-110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves, so confirm the exact number for your metro before signing anything.
Contact this PHA
- Phone
- 7316583419
- Fax
- 7316585000
- bhahhs@bellsouth.net
- Executive Director
- bhahhs@bellsouth.net · 7316583419
How to apply at Bolivar Housing Authority
How to apply at this PHA
Before applying, confirm whether this PHA's waitlist is currently open. Waitlist status can change without much notice, some PHAs open for as little as 72 hours at a time. Application channels typically include:
- The PHA's own website (search "Bolivar Housing Authority Section 8 application")
- A public notice posted at the PHA office or in the legal notices of the local newspaper
- HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in the area
- Local legal-aid and tenant-advocacy groups
See our step-by-step How to Apply for Section 8 guide for the full federal application process.
What to expect, typical waitlist
HUD does not publish current waitlist open/closed status centrally, and waitlist lengths vary sharply by local demand. In high-cost metros, waits can exceed 5–10 years and many waitlists are closed. In smaller cities and rural counties, waits of 6 months to 3 years are more typical. Some PHAs use a lottery rather than first-come-first-served. This site does not predict your individual wait time. Contact the PHA directly to confirm the current list status and whether local preferences apply to your household. Our waitlist strategy guide explains how to maximize your odds by applying to multiple PHAs.
Payment standard reference
Payment standards are set per HUD FMR area, not per agency. Across TN's 72 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard ranges $899–$1,827/month (median $904). Bolivar Housing Authority sets its own figure within 90–110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves.
Find your exact number: look up the 2-, 1-, and 3-bedroom payment standards for your metro with the payment-standard lookup tool, then confirm the current figure with the PHA before signing a lease. See our Payment Standards vs. FMR guide.
Nearby PHAs in TN
If this PHA's waitlist is closed, applying to additional PHAs in the same region is a recommended strategy. Other PHAs nearby:
- Memphis Housing Authority · 9,408 units
- Metropolitan Development & Housing Agency · 7,531 units
- Tennessee Housing Development Agency · 6,507 units
- Knoxville's Community Development Corp. · 4,251 units
- Chattanooga Housing Authority · 3,919 units
Related guides
Source: HUD PIH Open Data (FY25). Last compiled April 2026. Payment-standard figures: Source: HUD USER Fair Market Rent FY2025. If any contact detail has changed, please email corrections@plainvoucher.com. See our methodology for how we compile and cross-reference this data.
⚠ Disclaimer. PlainVoucher is not affiliated with HUD or with Bolivar Housing Authority. Data here is compiled from HUD public sources for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for consulting the PHA directly about eligibility, waitlist status, or application procedures.