Section 8 Information

SECTION 8 HOUSING INFORMATION

The Shelby Metropolitan Housing Authority accepts applications on Thursday's only between the hours of 8:00 am - 11:30 am and 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm  Please be ready to spend at least 30 minutes when turning in your application. Application must be completed in blue or black ink.

All applicants must be able to provide the following documentation
for all family members in order to apply:

  • Birth Certificates for all family members.
  • Social Security Cards for all family members.
  • Award letter or a printout from the Social Security Office for any family member

receiving income from the Social Security Office.

  • DD214 for Veteran's
  • Green cards and passports for all family members not a U.S. citizen.

To be eligible for Section 8 housing, the applicant must be 18 years of age or older and meet the following income requirements:

NO. IN FAMILY                                                                    APPROX MAX GROSS INCOME 
1                                                                                                              $30,100
2                                                                                                              $34,400
3                                                                                                              $38,700
4                                                                                                              $42,950
5                                                                                                              $46,400
6                                                                                                              $49,850
7                                                                                                              $53,300
8                                                                                                              $56,700

Click here to download the Section 8 Application