COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

Final 2008-2009 Action Plan [PDF] Final 2007-2008 Action Plan Consolidated Plan - New 5 YR Empowerment Zone Façade Improvement Program (FIP) Fair Housing Housing Programs Homemaker's Program Office of Neighborhoods Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness NEW RELEASES 05/08/08 - Mayor Names Massey New Neighborhood Coordinator 03/25/08 - Groundbreaking for "Green" House Madeline Rogero, Director mrogero@cityofknoxville.org Room 532, City County Building 865-215-2865 Fax: 865-215-2962 Main Line: 865-215-2120 Fax: 865-215-2962 Fair Housing Program: 865-215-2120 Housing Programs: 865-215-2120 Neighborhood Strategy Areas: 865-215-2120 Solutions to Problem Properties: 865-215-2120 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 division targets its programs to strategy areas that are selected periodically. The division also coordinates the city's participation in the Knoxville Empowerment Zone. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION PROVIDES: Programs to improve housing opportunities for lower-income homeowners, tenants and first-time homebuyers as well as assistance to organizations serving Knoxville's homeless population. A Fair Housing Program to promote equal opportunity in housing and to investigate complaints of housing discrimination in Knoxville. Activities that identify vacant, blighted or problem properties and seek developers to return them to productive use. Support for programs that assist neighborhoods in identifying and solving their own problems. Support for programs that provide training and employment to lower-income citizens or to assist lower-income citizens in starting small businesses. REVITALIZATION PROJECTS: Five Points Commercial Development Market Square Phase I & II Jackson/Depot Redevelopment Area ENERGY STAR: The City of Knoxville is a proud partner of ENERGY STAR. Community Development Division's Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program have built two Energy Star homes and plan on building more Energy Star-certified homes. ENERGY STAR qualified products and practices help you save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE. The ENERGY STAR label also designates superior energy performance in homes and buildings. More information is available on the ENERGY STAR website at www.energystar.gov. FUNDING AVAILABLE: Empowerment Zone (EZ) Blighted Properties Redevelopment Program BASIC INFO LINKS The governing board of the Knoxville Empowerment Zone, the Partnership for Neighborhood Improvement (PNI), has allocated $1,884,000 in Empowerment Zone funding to the City's Community Development Division to implement a program that will provide financing through loans, grants and/or subsidies for the purpose of redeveloping and renovating vacant dwelling units, or constructing new dwelling unit, for either sale or rent. Eligible properties must be located in the Empowerment Zone and meet the Program requirements. More Info About Program Application Process Explanation [PDF] Application Part 1 [PDF] Application Part 2 [PDF] Program Requirements [PDF] Designated Properties List [PDF] Façade Improvement Program (FIP) BASIC INFO LINKS Owners of commercial properties in five Knoxville business districts may apply for financial assistance to renovate street-facing exteriors under a new program administed by the City of Knoxville and funded by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Affairs grants. Roughly $758,500 in Empowerment Zone funding is available in the form of five-year forgivable loans for properties around Central Avenue and Broadway. Another $131,500 is targeted for Burlington, Five Points, Jackson Avenue and Mechanicsville. FIP Application [PDF] FIP Description [PDF] FIP North Zone Advisory Council [PDF] Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) BASIC INFO LINKS The City of Knoxville will be accepting applications from non-profit organizations and public agencies for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds made available to the City by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. All applicants must have attended the workshop on Friday, January 25 at 10:00 a.m. More Info About Grant & Workshops CDBG Instructions [PDF] CDBG Application in [PDF] format CDBG Application in [DOC] format Certification of Compliance with Conflict of Interest Requirements in [DOC] format Certification of Compliance with Conflict of Interest Requirements in [PDF] format Application packets can also be obtained at the Community Development Division, 5th floor, City/County Building at 400 Main St. DEADLINE PASSED: 12:00 NOON on Friday, February 18, 2008 Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) BASIC INFO LINKS Non-profit organizations may apply for Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds awarded to the City of Knoxville to provide emergency services for homeless individuals. All applicants must have attended the workshop on Friday, January 25 at 9:00 a.m. More Info About Grant & Workshops ESG Instructions [PDF] ESG Application in [PDF] format ESG Application in [DOC] format Certification of Compliance with Conflict of Interest Requirements in [DOC] format Certification of Compliance with Conflict of Interest Requirements in [PDF] format Application packets can also be obtained at the Community Development Division, 5th floor, City/County Building at 400 Main St. DEADLINE PASSED: 12:00 NOON on Friday, February 18, 2008 HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) / Community Housing Development Organizations Set-Aside Funding (CHDO) BASIC INFO LINKS HOME funding is available to certified Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) for housing related activities, including housing development and improvement. All applicants must have attended the workshop on Friday, January 25 at 11:00 a.m More Info About Grant & Workshops CHDO Certification Application [DOC] CHDO Set-Aside Application [DOC] CHDO Set-Aside Funding Application Instructions [PDF] CHDO/HOME Set-Aside Program Requirements [PDF] Certification of Compliance with Conflict of Interest Requirements in [DOC] format Certification of Compliance with Conflict of Interest Requirements in [PDF] format Application packets can also be obtained at the Community Development Division, 5th floor, City/County Building at 400 Main St. DEADLINE PASSED: 12:00 NOON on Friday, February 18, 2008