Public Housing in this country was established by the U.S. Housing Act of 1937. The purpose of the Act was to provide homes for those of low and moderate income and to provide jobs for the unemployed. The Housing Authority Murray (HAM), was founded 25 years later in 1962.

Current Operations »

HAM currently manages 206 units of Public Housing serving approximately 400 individuals in six developments throughout the City of Murray for elderly, disabled and low-income families.

HAM is a HUD "High Performer" »

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has developed rating systems to measure the performance of housing authorities across the country.
Under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) HAM has consistently excelled as a "high performer" for the past 14 years. HAM received a score of 96 out of a possible 100 points in 2007.