Helping you meet your housing needs

9.1 K

Families served through HOME, CDBG, ESG & HOPWA programs

30 K

Nashvillians housed

395

Residents benefitted from MDHA’s Work Readiness Program

Our Mission

The mission of MDHA is to create quality affordable housing opportunities, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities and help build a greater Nashville.

Faces of MDHA

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Faces of MDHA | Judge Marcus Floyd

From Edgehill Apartments to the bench, Davidson County General Sessions Court Judge Marcus Floyd never forgets his roots. Watch as he reflects on his teenage years living in MDHA housing to hear how those experiences helped shape not only his career, but also the way he treats each person who walks into his courtroom with […]

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Faces of MDHA | Angel

Sudekum Apartments resident Angel is one of seven graduates from the Adult HiSET/GED Program through the MDHA VOICE Center. After nearly five years and three separate attempts to complete the program, Angel proved to herself – and her six children – that perseverance pays off.

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Faces of MDHA | Niea

Niea is an MDHA resident, a loving mother of six and now a proud Child Development Associate (CDA) certification graduate. With support from MDHA’s Family Self-Sufficiency program and training through Metro Action Commission, she completed the certification and went from juggling four part-time jobs to building a meaningful career in childcare. This achievement has allowed […]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to questions frequently asked by website visitors.

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How do I apply for MDHA affordable housing waiting lists?

MDHA opens waiting lists on a regular basis. Waiting list openings will be announced ahead of time on our website. Most of our waiting lists are built on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible when a waiting list opens. Applications are accepted online only. If a waiting list is currently open, you can click the yellow banner at the top of this page that says Apply Now for Housing, or you can click below to see if any properties are currently accepting applications and to be taken to their application portal.

How do I update the contact information associated with my application?

It is important to keep the contact information associated with your application up to date so that staff can contact you if your name is reached on the waiting list. Click below to be taken to a page where you can click on the property you have applied for and update your contact information.

I forgot my password. How do I log into my account?

Log into RentCafe for your selected property and click “Forgot password?”

How can I get assistance with my Section 8 voucher?

Please contact your assigned MDHA Section 8 specialist or email MDHA’s Rental Assistance Department at section8@nashville-mdha.org.

How do I apply for MDHA employment opportunities?

Click below to visit our employment portal page.