Erwin Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Erwin, Tennessee.

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Open Until Further Notice: Erwin Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Erwin Housing Authority (EHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals.The EHA offers one Public Housing community with 73 units for families and senior/disabled individuals.There are two ways to apply:

  1. Visit the EHA to pick up an application, located at 750 Carolina Ave. # 100, Erwin, TN 37650, during normal office hours.
  2. Request to have an application mailed to you by calling (423) 743-5231 during normal office hours.
Once the application has been completed, you must call the EHA to schedule an application appointment at (423) 743-5231 during normal office hours.Be sure to include these documents with your application: Birth certificates, Social Security Cards, proof of all income, and photo IDs for all adult household members.The EHA does not have a preference. Qualified applicants will be placed on the waiting list by the date and time the application is received.For more information, the EHA can be reached by calling (423) 743-5231 during normal office hours.

About The Agency

Erwin Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 73 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

750 Carolina Avenue, Erwin, TN

(423) 743-5231

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Erwin Housing Authority?

Erwin Housing Authority serves 72 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 72 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Erwin Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 64 percent of households served by Erwin Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 86 percent of Erwin Housing Authority households.

How many Erwin Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 17 households and make up 24 percent of households served by Erwin Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Erwin Housing Authority?

There are 45 female-headed renter households living in Erwin Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 63% of those served by the Erwin Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Erwin Housing Authority renters?

White 71
Hispanic 1

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Erwin Housing Authority?

There are 25 households headed by seniors served by the Erwin Housing Authority. Senior households are 36% of households in Erwin Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Erwin Housing Authority housing?

There are 23 persons with disabilities living in Erwin Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 33% of households served by the Erwin Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Erwin Housing Authority?

The Erwin Housing Authority is rated as a high performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Erwin Housing Authority

Erwin Ha

750 Carolina Ave, Erwin, Tennessee 37650