Section 8
Housing Choice Voucher programs offer low-income individuals and families the opportunity to search for both a housing type and neighborhood of their choice. Section 8 Vouchers can be used at any qualifying privately owned property, including single-family homes, townhomes and apartments.
The Housing Choice Voucher programs allow a greater level of mobility. The vouchers are attached to the individual, instead of being linked to the property. Therefore, a Section 8 voucher holder can move to a different unit in town or even to a different area, as long as there is a comparable Housing Choice Voucher program.
All Section 8 properties are regularly inspected for compliance with program standards.
Section 8 programs also offer the benefit of services that provide support in seeking additional employment and educational opportunities.
KCDC's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program will accept online applications 8 a.m.-3 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month. Please apply online and applications will be processed by date and time received. For more information, click here.
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WHERE CAN I FIND LOCAL HOUSING THAT QUALIFIES FOR SECTION 8?
CONTACT SECTION 8
400 Harriet Tubman St.
Knoxville, TN 37915
Phone: 865-403-1234
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Our Programs
HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER
Housing Choice Vouchers allow participants to select any qualifying market rent apartment in the private rental market. The residents will pay a percent of their adjusted current income, and the housing voucher will provide the difference to the participating landlord.
Do I qualify?HUD-VETERANS AFFAIRS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING VOUCHER (HUD-VASH)
Through the HUD-VASH program, KCDC administers subsidized housing vouchers that allow homeless veterans in the agency’s service area to obtain safe, affordable and permanent residence. Additionally, Veterans Affairs social workers provide case management and develop treatment plans to support veterans as they transition out of homelessness.
This program is intended to assist chronically homeless veterans. Applicants must meet specific criteria to qualify:
- Be homeless – an individual or family who lacks a fixed regular and adequate nighttime residence. Homeless veterans are those who reside in a place not meant for human habitation or an emergency shelter situation.
- Be imminently homeless with appropriate documentation.
- Be eligible for VA health care.
- Have a need for case management.
HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM
The Homeownership Program allows participants to use Section 8 vouchers to work towards owning their home. The program supplements payments towards a 15- to 20-year mortgage. First-time home buyer participants must have a Section 8 rental voucher; be employed for at least one year at a qualifying income level or receive disability benefits; not be in debt with a housing agency; complete home education training; and have a good credit score and adequate savings.
Do I qualify?HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM: PARTICIPANT SUCCESS
Participants in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program or HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Voucher (HUD-VASH) program may be eligible for the KCDC Homeownership Program. The program allows participants to use their voucher to supplement mortgage payments.
Read moreEXPANDING HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
To deconcentrate poverty and expand housing and economic opportunities, KCDC encourages families to seek housing outside areas of low income and minority concentration.
Low-income and minority-concentrated Census tracts in Knox County are: 8, 14, 17, 19, 20, 21, 29, 32, 67, 68, 69 and 70. All other Census tracts are areas outside low-income and minority concentration.
Click here to learn more about Knox County.
MODERATE REHABILITATION PROGRAM
KCDC’s Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program attaches vouchers to privately owned units that are rehabilitated. KCDC has a Housing Assistance Payments contract with the property owner for specific units. The rental assistance voucher is tied to the unit and not to the tenant.
KCDC has contracts with the following properties:
- Southmont Apartments: 1415 Moody Ave., Knoxville, Tennessee 37920
Eligible families are placed on KCDC’s Moderate Rehabilitation waiting list. When vacancies occur in a Moderate Rehabilitation property, KCDC refers eligible applicants to the property owner, who selects participants for occupancy.
FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY (FSS) PROGRAM
The Family Self-Sufficiency program assists participants in achieving greater economic independence and self-sufficiency through mentorship to assist and incentivize KCDC voucher holders in gaining or improving their employment and earned income. An assigned case manager helps participants develop and reach training, education and employment goals. The participant and the FSS case manager meet regularly to ensure participants are working to meet their goals. For every program participant, when there is an increase in earned income, KCDC establishes an interest-bearing bank account; deposits are made based on increases in earned income of the participant. Upon completion of all program requirements, the amount in the account is paid to the participant.
Do I qualify?PROPERTIES WITH PROJECT-BASED VOUCHERS
KCDC has awarded Section 8 Project-Based Vouchers to developers of the following properties, which increases the availability of affordable housing in Knoxville and Knox County.
To apply for these properties, visit the KCDC Rental Assistance office at 400 Harriet Tubman St., Knoxville, TN 37915.
Family-style properties
- First Creek: 1250 Elston Turner Drive, Knoxville, TN 37915
- 1 bedroom
- 2 bedroom
- 3 bedroom
- Lakeview at Westland: 9831 Sugar Magnolia Way, Knoxville, TN 37922
- 2 bedroom
- 3 bedroom
- Meadowbrook Apartments: 3610 Lyons Way, Knoxville, TN 37917
- Moss Grove Flats: 9304 Sapling Grove Way, Knoxville, TN 37922
- 1 bedroom
- 2 bedroom
- 3 bedroom
- Southside Flats: 2727 Fort Stanley Way, Knoxville, TN 37920
- Sutherland Flats I / Dunhill Flats: 1036 Dunhill Way Knoxville TN 37919
- 1 bedroom
- 2 bedroom
- 3 bedroom
- Sutherland Flats II: 510 Vista Glen Way Knoxville TN 37919
- 1 bedroom
- 2 bedroom
- 3 bedroom
- The Flats at Pond Gap: 909 Hollywood Road, Knoxville, TN 37919
- Young High Flats: 121 Young High Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920
Elderly properties
- Dogwood Springs: 2704 Mineral Springs Road, Knoxville, TN 37917
- 1 bedroom
- The Cottages at Clifton: Clifton Road, Knoxville, TN 37921
Disabled properties
- Caswell Manor: 1505 East Fifth Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
- 1 bedroom
- Minvilla Manor: 447 N Broadway St., Knoxville, TN 37917
- Flenniken Landing: 115 Flenniken Ave., Knoxville, TN 37920
- The Willows at Third Creek: 1010 Cox St., Knoxville, TN 37917
- 1 bedroom
- Maple Grove Apartments: 1125 Baker Ave., Knoxville, TN 37920
- 2 bedroom
Elderly or disabled properties
- The Village at Holston Place: 4704 Holston Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914
- 1 bedroom
- 2 bedroom
Parent with child properties