Paris Housing Authority, Section 8 / HCV PHA Profile
Paris Housing Authority administers federal Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, TN, with 0 authorized HCV units (HUD High Performer size bracket). Contact details, payment-standard reference, and nearby PHAs to broaden your waitlist strategy.
How this PHA compares nearby
Authorized HCV units · Paris 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
Paris Housing Authority in TN currently reports 0 authorized Section 8 / HCV units on file with HUD, though it still runs 196 total authorized units under other HUD programs.
Paris Housing Authority is a Public Housing Authority in TN administering Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers with 0 authorized Section 8 units (High Performer size bracket). Contact this PHA directly to check waitlist status and request an application.
- HUD size bracket: High Performer
Section 8 / HCV units
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High Performer bracket
Total authorized units
196
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
Paris Housing Authority: What the HUD Directory Shows
This agency shows 0 active Section 8 / HCV authorizations in HUD's directory right now, but it does still hold 196 total authorized units through other HUD programs. That count sits inside HUD's national PIH roster of 3,780 Section 8 agencies, TN's share of the total, where Paris Housing Authority is listed as an active administering entity. HUD's PHAS system places it in the "High Performer" size bracket, which shapes reporting cadence and oversight intensity.
HUD's directory categorizes it under the "Low-Rent" program type, the classification that governs which voucher streams -- regular HCV, VASH, Family Unification, Mainstream, or project-based conversions -- it is eligible to 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 7316424451. 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); Paris 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
- 7316424451
- Fax
- 7316424496
- michelle.parker@parishousing.org
- Executive Director
- michelle.parker@parishousing.org · 7316424451
How to apply at Paris 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 "Paris 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). Paris 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
A closed waitlist here doesn't rule out the region, applying to several nearby PHAs at once is the standard workaround. Agencies close by:
- 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 Paris 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.