Plough Towers PB Section 8 Memphis, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Plough Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Memphis, TN with 150 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $415/month on average.
150
total units
95%
occupancy
$415
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 6580 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38138 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,572/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,838/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 55% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 92% |
How to apply at Plough Towers
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 6580 Poplar Ave, Memphis; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$415/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Srvs Group Home I PB Section 8 | Memphis | 5.6 km |
| Srvs Group Home Ii PB Section 8 | Memphis | 5.6 km |
| Ivy Chase/foxlair Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Memphis | 6.1 km |
| Aspenwood Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Memphis | 6.1 km |
| Ivy Chase/foxlair Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Memphis | 6.1 km |
| Aspenwood Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Memphis | 6.1 km |
| Newberry Heights §202 Senior | Memphis | 6.1 km |
| Autumn Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Memphis | 6.9 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Plough Towers have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Plough Towers?
Residents report average rents near $415/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Plough Towers?
Contact the management office at 6580 Poplar Ave in Memphis. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.