VisionTo become a national model in community revitalization.
Mission StatementTo drive community revitalization through a seamless system.
Philosophy StatementProfessionals committed to excellence through exceptional service, a sense of urgency, integrity, accountability, and respect for all customers.
Ethic StatementThe Board of Commissioners, City Council Committee, and employees of the Memphis Housing Authority, and the Division of Housing and Community Development will maintain the highest standards of ethical conduct, service delivery, mutual trust, and enthusiasm.
Funding SourcesFederal Funds:
Community Development Block Grant
Home Investment Partnership Grant
Emergency Shelter Grant
Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids
Shelter Plus Care
Lead Paint Hazard Reduction Demonstration Program
Supportive Housing Program
Fair Housing Initiatives Program Grant
Enterprise Community
HOPE VI Demolition
Brownsfield Economic Development Initiative Grant
State Funds:
Tennessee Housing Development Agency
City Funds:
City of Memphis
Housing and Community Development
701 North Main Street
Memphis, Tennessee 38107
(901) 576-7300
Memphis Housing Authority
700 Adams Street
Memphis, Tennessee 38105
(901) 544-1363
Robert Lipscomb
Director
Housing & Community Development
Phone: (901) 576-7300
Fax: (901) 576-7318 or 7434
Email: Charlotte.Conner@memphistn.gov
Executive Director
Memphis Housing Authority
Phone: (901) 544-1150
Fax: (901) 544-1218
Email: Swilkins@mhanewday.com
Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday
HCD History
The City of Memphis Division of Housing and Community Development (HCD) was established in 1977 to address slum, blight, and deterioration in Memphis communities. HCD began its work in 1975 as a result of federal legislation (enacted in 1974) in the form of a Block Grant for cities nationwide. HCD, in conjunction with the Mayor, decided to target specific neighborhoods and take a comprehensive approach to fund distribution in order to address in a holistic approach the problems in the inner-city neighborhoods. Since it began, HCD has targeted 24 low-income neighborhoods, and has worked on issues from housing to infrastructure to building communities. In 1991-92, HCD expanded its endeavors to include economic development and has been instrumental in the revitalization of downtown as well as helping people start small businesses.
MHA History
Frontrunner in the public housing movement. The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) was established in 1934. The following year Memphis became the second city in the nation, following New York, to establish a local housing authority. Under Chapter 615 of the Private Acts of 1935, the Tennessee General Assembly authorized the Memphis Housing Authority (MHA). Memphis' first two public housing developments (Dixie Homes and Lauderdale Courts) opened on land that was once occupied by slums. As a reflection of the racial policies of the time, Lauderdale Courts was designated for white families and Dixie Homes for black families. In 1954, the enactment of the federal Urban Renewal program greatly expanded MHA's role. Its focus was no longer strictly housing management.
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