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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
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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:

    Energy Star PartnerThe 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

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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




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