Role: public housing applications and affordable rental housing; geography: Jackson Housing Authority properties; cost/eligibility: income and program eligibility apply; confirm current openings, waitlists, rent, and property requirements; emergency limit: not emergency shelter | Listings are independent resources, not endorsements by The Hoarding Alliance or Fight the Blight. Confirm current location, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
Jackson Housing Authority — Public Housing Applications
JHA's current application page links to its online housing application portal. Applying does not guarantee a unit or immediate placement; ask about current waitlists and whether a property fits your needs.
Role: city-administered housing repair and community-development pathways; geography: qualifying homeowners within Jackson city limits; cost/eligibility: funding, income, program, and waitlist rules apply; call to verify; emergency limit: not emergency repairs or shelter | Listings are independent resources, not endorsements by The Hoarding Alliance or Fight the Blight. Confirm current location, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
Jackson Housing Authority — Home Repair Waitlist
JHA says homeowners seeking housing repairs may call 731-422-1671 ext. 135 to ask about joining a waiting list. The city-limits boundary, current funding, and approval criteria matter.
Role: one-time emergency rent help for qualifying past-due rent; geography: includes Madison County; cost/eligibility: income at or below 125% of federal poverty guidelines plus a qualifying household condition; funding and approval are not guaranteed; emergency limit: not same-day shelter | Listings are independent resources, not endorsements by The Hoarding Alliance or Fight the Blight. Confirm current location, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
Southwest Human Resource Agency — Emergency Rent Program
SWHRA describes a one-time monthly emergency rent program for eligible households with past-due rent. Call the Madison County center before applying to confirm current funds, documentation, and criteria.
Role: income-qualified utility-bill assistance; geography: includes Madison County; cost/eligibility: household income at or below 60% of State Median Income, one payment per fiscal year, subject to funding; emergency limit: not immediate utility repair or emergency response | Listings are independent resources, not endorsements by The Hoarding Alliance or Fight the Blight. Confirm current location, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
Southwest Human Resource Agency — LIHEAP
SWHRA accepts regular applications year-round Monday through Thursday and has a crisis track for eligible households facing utility disconnection. Funds may be unavailable or waitlisted; confirm application instructions and current availability.
Role: local service navigation, referrals, and selected program applications; geography: Madison County; cost/eligibility: ask the center about each referred program; emergency limit: not crisis response or guaranteed placement | Listings are independent resources, not endorsements by The Hoarding Alliance or Fight the Blight. Confirm current location, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
Southwest Human Resource Agency — Information and Referral
The Madison County Community Service Center is at 1124 Whitehall Street, Suite 201A, Jackson. SWHRA says its centers keep local referral information and accept applications for several programs; ask about current hours and access.
Role: day hospitality, case management, homelessness services, and partner referrals; geography: Jackson/West Tennessee; cost/eligibility: ask about current intake, qualifying criteria, and openings; emergency limit: services and beds are not guaranteed | Listings are independent resources, not endorsements by The Hoarding Alliance or Fight the Blight. Confirm current location, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
Area Relief Ministries — Housing and Homelessness Services
Area Relief Ministries describes day hospitality, showers and laundry, case management, and housing services. Call before traveling to confirm which programs are open, who they serve, and what documents to bring.
Role: free meals, food/basic-needs outreach, and low-cost thrift items; geography: Jackson; cost/eligibility: meals are listed as free with no questions asked; outreach may ask for household documents; emergency limit: not housing or utility assistance | Listings are independent resources, not endorsements by The Hoarding Alliance or Fight the Blight. Confirm current location, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
RIFA — Meals and Community Outreach
RIFA publishes current meal times and its Jackson location at 133 Airways Boulevard. For outreach assistance, its site lists documents that may be requested; call first to confirm schedules, intake, and available items.
Role: civil legal aid and rights information; geography: Madison County is in its West Tennessee service area; cost/eligibility: free for accepted clients, subject to income, case priority, and intake; appointments required; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or legal advice by this listing | Listings are independent resources, not endorsements by The Hoarding Alliance or Fight the Blight. Confirm current location, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
West Tennessee Legal Services
WTLS lists a Jackson office at 210 West Main Street and asks people to call for intake and schedule an appointment. Ask whether your civil matter and household qualify before visiting.
Role: public bus transportation; geography: Jackson routes; cost/eligibility: JTA posts adult and reduced fares; check current route, hours, and payment options; emergency limit: not emergency transport | Listings are independent resources, not endorsements by The Hoarding Alliance or Fight the Blight. Confirm current location, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
Jackson Transit Authority — Fixed-Route Bus
JTA's fare page lists current fares and schedule information. Check the route map and service days before planning a trip; service may not run on Sundays or holidays.
Role: ADA origin-to-destination transportation for eligible riders; geography: within Jackson city limits; cost/eligibility: application and medical certification required, advance reservations, published fare $2.50 each way; emergency limit: scheduled transit, not ambulance service | Listings are independent resources, not endorsements by The Hoarding Alliance or Fight the Blight. Confirm current location, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
Jackson Transit Authority — The Lift
JTA says The Lift is for people unable to use regular fixed-route buses because of mobility limitations. Its page lists a roughly three-week application process and one-day-ahead reservations; call to confirm current requirements.
Role: public-health information and services; geography: Madison County; cost/eligibility: services and fees vary—ask when scheduling; emergency limit: not an emergency department | Listings are independent resources, not endorsements by The Hoarding Alliance or Fight the Blight. Confirm current location, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
Madison County Health Department
The county lists its main facility at 804 North Parkway, Jackson, with weekday hours and a phone number. It notes JTA can drop riders in the parking lot on request; confirm the service you need and any fees.
Role: Veterans benefits information and claims assistance; geography: Madison County Veterans and family members; cost/eligibility: county says there is no charge for assistance; confirm appointment and documentation; emergency limit: not crisis or clinical care | Listings are independent resources, not endorsements by The Hoarding Alliance or Fight the Blight. Confirm current location, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
Madison County Veterans Services
The county lists a Veterans Services office at 311 North Parkway, Suite 311, Jackson, and says help with federal and state benefits is free to Veterans and family members.
Role: public computers, Wi-Fi, scanning, and technology help; geography: library branches in Jackson/Madison County; cost/eligibility: some services are free and copies/faxes may cost—confirm branch hours and details; emergency limit: not crisis care | Listings are independent resources, not endorsements by The Hoarding Alliance or Fight the Blight. Confirm current location, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
Jackson-Madison County Library — Technology Services
The library describes public technology services including computers, Wi-Fi, and scans. Contact a branch about hours, ID or library-card requirements, notary availability, and any fees before traveling.
Role: statewide rental search and housing-navigation information; geography: Tennessee listings, including searches around Jackson; cost/eligibility: listings set their own rents and screening; confirm details with each property; emergency limit: THDA does not provide emergency shelter | Listings are independent resources, not endorsements by The Hoarding Alliance or Fight the Blight. Confirm current location, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
Tennessee Housing Development Agency — Housing Search
THDA points people to Tennessee's housing-search tools and other navigation resources. Search results are not a placement guarantee; if you need a place tonight, contact local shelter providers or 211 and confirm intake directly.
Role: utility account information and referral to assistance; geography: JEA customers; cost/eligibility: ask JEA or SWHRA about current programs and customer requirements; emergency limit: not a grant award or guarantee of continued service | Listings are independent resources, not endorsements by The Hoarding Alliance or Fight the Blight. Confirm current location, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
Jackson Energy Authority — Utility Assistance Referrals
JEA directs customers seeking help with utility bills to SWHRA; its donor-supported UtiliCare program is not a direct application for a grant. Contact the Madison County SWHRA center to ask about current LIHEAP or other programs.