Tag Archives: Tennessee Housing Development Agency

UCHRA looking for new money sources for its water assistance program after federal funds dried up. UCHRA Deputy Director LaNelle Godsey told the UCHRA Policy Council Wednesday morning that the money went to help residents pay off past-due water charges if a resident’s water had been shut off. She said the available money left for the program is down to ... Read More »

Pickett County applying for $500,000 in grant funding to help residents in need of home repairs. County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said the state shares the funds to help with housing needs for low-income families. “They may have a house that is beyond repair, and they may be eligible for that house to be torn down and a new house built,” ... Read More »

The Tennessee Housing Development Agency will be paying rent for many Highland Residential Services residents starting next week. Director of Operations Chris Cassetty said the state organization received enough federal grant money to offer the assistance for at least a year. “It’s certainly huge for our tenants, but it’s a big deal for us, too,” Cassetty said. “Because instead of ... Read More »

The national ban on evictions will expire on July 31, but renters still have options to try to remain in their home. Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands Attorney Bill Bush said landlords cannot lock out, force out or shut utilities off to get someone off the property. Bush said if a tenant is not out by ... Read More »

White County is applying for Tennessee Housing Development Agency funding for qualified residents to make needed home improvements. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the grant is meant to assist low income and elderly citizens of the county. “This is somebody that lives in their home,” Robinson said. “It is to help keep people in their home and help keep ... Read More »

The Highlands Residential Services could be eligible for disaster relief funding for its Magnolia Ridge development. The Tennessee Housing Development Agency has housing credits available for a special round of funding. Developer Alvin Nance said Putnam County is one of five counties that could be eligible based on 2020 storm damage. “THDA is asking for comments about the program, because ... Read More »