CONTACT INFORMATION
Becky Wade, Director
bwade@cityofknoxville.org
Room 532, City County Building
865-215-2865
Fax: 865-215-2962
Community Development administers a variety of programs geared toward
the revitalization of Knoxville's low-to-moderate income neighborhoods.
In order for resources to have the greatest impact, the Department targets
its programs to strategy areas that are selected periodically. |
Main Line: 865-215-2120
Fax: 865-215-2962
Disability Services:
865-215-2034
TTY: 865-215-4581
Fair Housing Program:
865-215-2120
Housing Programs:
865-215-2120
Neighborhood Strategy Areas:
865-215-2120
Solutions to Problem Properties:
865-215-2120 |
The City of Knoxville is accepting applications for Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding for fiscal year 2012-2013.
There have been some regulatory changes to the ESG rules and program components.
Please refer to www.hud.hre.info for the updated information.
Applications will be accepted from non-profit agencies for activities that fall within five component areas: (1) Street Outreach; (2) Emergency Shelter: (3) Homeless Prevention;
(4) Rapid Re-housing; and (5) Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). Matching funds (cash or in-kind contributions) will be required for all projects.
In order for an application to be considered for funding, a representative from your agency must attend a mandatory ESG technical assistance workshop.
The workshop will be held:
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 9:00AM
Charles W. Cansler YMCA
616 Jessamine St.
Knoxville, TN 37917
Application Online:
ESG Application [DOC]
ESG Application Instructions [PDF]
The application submission deadline is 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Monday, February 13, 2012. Notification of funding award will take place in late Spring, with funding effective from July 2012 through June 2013.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss a potential project, please feel free to call Mark Rigsby at 865-215-2120 or by email at mrigsby@cityofknoxville.org. |
Two reports describe the accomplishments of Knoxville's Empowerment Zone (EZ) over a 10-year period that ended in 2010. The EZ program utilized a total of $25.6 million in federal funds to engage the community and spur economic development within Knoxville's inner city.
For those without Internet access, copies of this report may be obtained by calling the Community Development Department at 215-2120. Ask for Gwen Winfrey.
Reports Online:
EZ 2010 Final Annual Report [PDF]
EZ Report to the Community [PowerPoint] |
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| The Community Development Department offers low-interest loans for the complete rehab of owner-occupied homes. Click here to learn more about the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehab Program. |
The City of Knoxville is now accepting applications for the Blighted Properties Redevelopment Program. The program provides short-term development & construction financing through subsidized loans for the purpose of redeveloping and renovating unoccupied residential dwelling units, or construction on vacant properties, for sale, rent or owner occupation. Funds can be used towards acquisition, new construction of residential housing units (including site preparation), rehabilitation of housing units, utility connections, and other reasonable and necessary soft costs related to the development as approved by the Review Committee.
Program Requirements and Guidelines [PDF]
BPRP Application Part 1 [PDF]
BPRP Application Part 2 [PDF] |
Are you being scammed? Scam artists are stealing millions of dollars from distressed homeowners by promising immediate relief from foreclosure when HUD-approved counseling agencies provide the same services for free.
Click here to see more details on scams, tips, and warnings. |
The City of Knoxville’s Community Development Department is offering down payment assistance for the purchase of a new or fully renovated home in Knoxville.
Click here to see the sales brochure with pictures [PDF]
$8,000 in down payment assistance is available to any buyer, regardless of income, who meets certain eligibility requirements and who will occupy the home as his or her principal residence. The $8,000 deferred payment loan will be forgiven at the rate of 20 percent per year, and payments are waived as long as the home buyer remains the owner and occupant of the property.
Low-income buyers may be eligible for thousands of dollars of additional down payment assistance.
The homes are located at 2546 E. Fifth Ave., 2413 Washington Ave., 1012 Oak Ave., 3403 & 3407 Bishop St.
Questions about this program?
Dial 865-215-2120. |
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The City of Knoxville is a proud partner of ENERGY STAR. Community Development Department's Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program have built thirteen (13) Energy Star homes and plan on building more Energy Star-certified homes.
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