City of Knoxville - Construction of Affordable New Homes

Construction of Affordable New Homes

American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI)

Owner-Occupied Home Rehabilitation

Rental Rehabilitation

Empowerment Zone (EZ) Home Repair Program

Construction of Affordable New Homes

Homes for Sale (See "Homemakers Program Listing - HOPE 3 Properties")

Community Development Division

Housing Programs

(For information about grants available to organizations, please see HOME funding information at the bottom of this page.)

The City of Knoxville grants funds to housing organizations for construction of new affordable housing. These organizations include four community housing development organizations (CHDO).

East Tennessee Housing Development Corporation (ETHDC) - 865-525-1177

ETHDC is committed to building decent, affordable homes in the heart of Knoxville, with a focus in the Lonsdale community. ETHDC began construction as a CHDO after its certification in 2006.

Knox Housing Partnership (KHP) - 865-637-1679

KHP works to enhance communities through quality housing and building wealth through homeownership. Services include new construction of affordable homes, homebuyer education, financial assistance, and renovation of existing properties.

Neighborhood Housing, Inc. (NHI) - 865-524-2774, ext. 106

The mission of NHI is to promote healthy neighborhoods by providing good quality, affordable housing for low and moderate-income families. Strategies for this goal include minor home repair services and construction of new affordable homes, with financial assistance to purchasers.

Tennessee Conference Community Development Corporation (TCCDC) - 865-524-4417

TCCDC’s People Helping People Housing Development Initiative works to revitalize communities and empower residents to take ownership of decent, safe, and affordable homes in the neighborhoods where they live. The two primary strategies are through homeownership education and construction of new affordable housing stock.

New Home Built by CAC
This new home was a project of the Knox Housing Partnership and was built by the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee.

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: 12:00 NOON on Friday, February 18, 2008