Housing & Historic Preservation

Housing Planning

Housing services for the District include the following:

Tennessee Housing Development Agency technical assistance

Emergency Repair Program (ERP):

- Funding for:

Repairing or replacing an essential system and/or a critical structure problem in a home

- Eligibility:

- - Homeowner must be over 60 years old or disabled
  - Low-income household

Other information:

Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA)

As the State’s housing finance agency, the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) is a self-sufficient, independently funded, publicly accountable entity of the State of Tennessee. THDA’s mission is to meaningfully expand safe, sound, affordable housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income Tennesseans as the state’s leading resource. For more information on THDA visit the site at https://www.thda.org

THDA Programs

THDA offers a range of programs for homebuyers, homeowners, and renters. Check out the programs offered. https://www.thda.org/programs

Great Choice Home Loans

Great Choice is a 30-year, fixed interest rate home loan available through private banks and lenders. These loans focus on first-time homebuyers, U.S. military veterans, and homebuyers in targeted areas. Down payment assistance may also be available. https://www.thda.org/homebuyers

Tennessee’s Free Housing Locator

https://www.tnhousingsearch.org

This is a THDA-sponsored, free online resource for locating and advertising available rental property and other resources for renters.

THDA Research and Planning

For statewide and county-based information about housing and housing affordability, check out THDA’s Research and Planning publications to gain insight into the state’s housing market and THDA’s impact on affordable housing. https://www.thda.org/research-reports