Home Repair Program (My Front Yard)

My Front Yard Program Brochure [PDF] My Front Yard Homeowner Application [PDF] - To apply for "My Front Yard" please print the application and mail to "My Front Yard" Community Development Department City of Knoxville P.O. Box 1631 Knoxville, TN 37901. To apply for "Owner-Occupied Rehab" please call the Community Development Department at 215-2120. There will be a waiting list for this program. MFY Landlord Application [PDF] My Front Yard Contractor Application [PDF] Community Development Department Housing Programs "My Front Yard" will provide loans of up to $4,999 (forgivable over a 5-year term) for a wide variety of exterior needs, including front-yard landscaping, gutters, roof repair or replacement, porches, accessibility ramps, and exterior siding, painting, and lighting. The home must meet minimum housing standards. For homeowner applicants, certain household income guidelines apply, along with a number of other eligibility requirements, before an applicant can be approved for financing. Landlords are required to match the MFY contributions dollar for dollar. The house to be repaired must be located on the following streets in the South Knoxville community: Barrar, Barron, Blount, Childress, Drinnen, Edgar, Fair Lawn, Flenniken, Henry, Volena, and certain addresses on Martin Mill Pike and Moody Ave. Qualified contractors can submit an application to be added to the Dept. of Community Development's pre-approved contractors list. Those who would like to become qualified can learn more about local organizations that can provide assistance in meeting the requirements. See links in gray box for the My Front Yard Applications and the My Front Yard brochure. For more information or for a copy of the brochure and application, contact the City of Knoxville Community Development office at 865-215-2120.