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Downpayment Assistance Program (DAP)
Community Development Department
P.O. Box 1631
Knoxville, TN 37901
Phone: 865-215-2120
Fax: 865-215-2886
Downpayment Assistance Program Application [PDF]
Housing Programs
Checklist for Homebuyers

Step One:
You will need to apply for a mortgage loan.  Ask your lender to give you a pre-approval.

Step Two:
You also need to complete a Homeownership Education Training Class.  Your training provider will give you a Certificate for your participation.  See list of training providers below.

Step Three:
Submit the completed Down Payment Assistance application and the documentation listed below.  Once you are determined eligible, you will receive a down payment pre-approval letter. 

Step Four:
Once you have completed step three, you will need to contact our office.

*NOTE: Funds are not reserved until a sales contract is executed and the Community Development inspection is approved.

The following documents are required to process your application:

  • Current pay stubs from all employed household members
  • Name and address of employer(s)
  • Verification of any other type of household income, such as child support, social security, retirement, etc.
  • Current bank statement(s) for all checking and saving accounts
  • Current statement(s) from all retirement and/or investment accounts (stocks, bonds, CD’s, IRA’s, 401K, etc.)
  • Copy of your sales contract, if you already have one.  This is not required for eligibility.

    Income Requirements:  Household income is the total of all income for all household members.

    Total household income must be below the following amounts to be eligible:

    Household Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Low income limits $32,950 $37,650 $42,350 $47,050 $50,800 $54,600 $58,350 $62,100

    If you are married, both spouses should submit all verifications listed above.

    Home Education Providers

    Knox Housing Partnership
    900 E. Hill Avenue, Suite 105
    Knoxville, TN 37915
    865-637-1679

    The Urban League
    1514 E. Fifth Avenue
    Knoxville, TN 37917
    865-524-5511

    Consumer Credit Counseling
    1011 N. Broadway
    Knoxville, TN 37917
    865-522-2661

    UT Agricultural Extension
    400 E. Main, Ste. 560
    Knoxville, TN 37901
    865-215-2340

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