Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority

This housing agency serves Greene County, Hawkins County, Johnson County, Sullivan County, Unicoi County, Washington County, Tennessee. Service does not extend to Bristol and Service does not extend to Johnson City, Tennessee.

Waiting List
Closed: Bristol Caverns Apartments Eastern Eight Community Development Corporation Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Multi-County, Tennessee Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: KHRA Managed Properties Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: George Washington Apartments Other Senior Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Clinch-Powell Resource Conservation Other Disabled Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Wayland Place I and II Eastern Eight Community Development Corporation Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Horizon Community Development Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Bristol Caverns Apartments Eastern Eight Community Development Corporation Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List

The Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) Eastern Eight Community Development Corporation waiting list for apartments at Bristol Caverns Apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted on July 28, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: According to the KHRA, this waiting list is for "Elderly, Disabled, or families enrolled in supportive services."

This opening is for the following properties:

  • Wayland Place I (Mountain City)
    • Elderly, Disabled, or families enrolled in supportive services
  • Wayland Place II (Mountain City)
    • Elderly, Disabled, or families enrolled in supportive services
  • Bristol Caverns Apartments (Bristol, TN)
    • Disabled families

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list may have had any of the following preferences:

  • Preference for involuntarily displaced families (ref. 4-III.G): Families who have been involuntarily displaced because of an act(s) of God/natural disaster, i.e. fire, flood, tornado etc., which occurred no more than six (6) months from the date of certification and have not secured permanent replacement housing. (20 points)
  • Preference for victims of domestic violence: The KHRA will offer a local preference to families that have been subjected to or victimized by an affiliated individual within 90 days of application and/or preference request. Applicants requesting protections of VAWA will be required to provide appropriate documentation. (20 points)
  • Preference for Elderly/Disabled/Veterans: (5 points)a. 62 years old or older; orb. Meeting the HUD definition of disabled as defined in Section 223 of the Social Security Act; orc. Veterans of any branch of the United States military or merchant marine currently serving or separated with DD214 release from activity duty under honorable conditions.
  • Preference for Substandard Housing/Homelessness: Currently residing in sub-standard housing such as housing that lacks functioning plumbing, heating or electrical systems, and/or which is structurally unsound to the extent that the housing envelope does not adequately prevent incursion by precipitation, or is in imminent danger of collapse. (5 points)

For more information, visit the KHRA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the KHRA on July 29, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Multi-County, Tennessee Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from June 23, 2023, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the KHRA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the KHRA notice on June 13, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: KHRA Managed Properties Other Waiting List

The Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) KHRA Managed Properties waiting list for apartments at the properties listed below is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August, 2020, until further notice.

This opening is for the following properties:

  • Riverview Premier Development
    • Tenants must maintain a minimum 20 hrs/week of employment, education, or a combination of both
  • Magnolia Pointe
  • Kendrick Pointe
  • Reedy Point
  • Hillside Pointe
  • Charlemont Place
  • Green Valley Manor (Kingsport)
    • Disabled families or enrolled in supportive services

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

This waiting list may have the following preferences:

  • Preference for involuntarily displaced families (ref. 4-III.G): Families who have been involuntarily displaced because of an act(s) of God/natural disaster, i.e. fire, flood, tornado etc., which occurred no more than six (6) months from the date of certification and have not secured permanent replacement housing. (20 points)
  • Preference for victims of domestic violence: The KHRA will offer a local preference to families that have been subjected to or victimized by an affiliated individual within 90 days of application and/or preference request. Applicants requesting protections of VAWA will be required to provide appropriate documentation. (20 points)
  • Preference for Elderly/Disabled/Veterans: (5 points)a. 62 years old or older; orb. Meeting the HUD definition of disabled as defined in Section 223 of the Social Security Act; orc. Veterans of any branch of the United States military or merchant marine currently serving or separated with DD214 release from activity duty under honorable conditions.
  • Preference for Substandard Housing/Homelessness: Currently residing in sub-standard housing such as housing that lacks functioning plumbing, heating or electrical systems, and/or which is structurally unsound to the extent that the housing envelope does not adequately prevent incursion by precipitation, or is in imminent danger of collapse. (5 points)

For more information, visit the KHRA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the KHRA, as of August 26, 2020.

Open Until Further Notice: George Washington Apartments Other Senior Waiting List

The Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) George Washington Apartments waiting list for Elderly (62+) apartments at Washington School Apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August, 2020, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

This waiting list may have the following preferences:

  • Preference for involuntarily displaced families (ref. 4-III.G): Families who have been involuntarily displaced because of an act(s) of God/natural disaster, i.e. fire, flood, tornado etc., which occurred no more than six (6) months from the date of certification and have not secured permanent replacement housing. (20 points)
  • Preference for victims of domestic violence: The KHRA will offer a local preference to families that have been subjected to or victimized by an affiliated individual within 90 days of application and/or preference request. Applicants requesting protections of VAWA will be required to provide appropriate documentation. (20 points)
  • Preference for Elderly/Disabled/Veterans: (5 points)a. 62 years old or older; orb. Meeting the HUD definition of disabled as defined in Section 223 of the Social Security Act; orc. Veterans of any branch of the United States military or merchant marine currently serving or separated with DD214 release from activity duty under honorable conditions.
  • Preference for Substandard Housing/Homelessness: Currently residing in sub-standard housing such as housing that lacks functioning plumbing, heating or electrical systems, and/or which is structurally unsound to the extent that the housing envelope does not adequately prevent incursion by precipitation, or is in imminent danger of collapse. (5 points)

For more information, visit the KHRA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the KHRA, as of August 26, 2020.

Open Until Further Notice: Clinch-Powell Resource Conservation Other Disabled Waiting List

The Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) Clinch-Powell Resource Conservation waiting list for Disabled apartments at Gilley's Annex Apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August, 2020, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

This waiting list may have the following preferences:

  • Preference for involuntarily displaced families (ref. 4-III.G): Families who have been involuntarily displaced because of an act(s) of God/natural disaster, i.e. fire, flood, tornado etc., which occurred no more than six (6) months from the date of certification and have not secured permanent replacement housing. (20 points)
  • Preference for victims of domestic violence: The KHRA will offer a local preference to families that have been subjected to or victimized by an affiliated individual within 90 days of application and/or preference request. Applicants requesting protections of VAWA will be required to provide appropriate documentation. (20 points)
  • Preference for Elderly/Disabled/Veterans: (5 points)a. 62 years old or older; orb. Meeting the HUD definition of disabled as defined in Section 223 of the Social Security Act; orc. Veterans of any branch of the United States military or merchant marine currently serving or separated with DD214 release from activity duty under honorable conditions.
  • Preference for Substandard Housing/Homelessness: Currently residing in sub-standard housing such as housing that lacks functioning plumbing, heating or electrical systems, and/or which is structurally unsound to the extent that the housing envelope does not adequately prevent incursion by precipitation, or is in imminent danger of collapse. (5 points)

For more information, visit the KHRA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the KHRA, as of August 26, 2020.

Open Until Further Notice: Wayland Place I and II Eastern Eight Community Development Corporation Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List

The Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) Eastern Eight Community Development Corporation waiting list for apartments at Wayland Place I and II is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August, 2020, until further notice.

Please note: According to the KHRA, this waiting list is for "Elderly, Disabled, or families enrolled in supportive services."

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

This waiting list may have the following preferences:

  • Preference for involuntarily displaced families (ref. 4-III.G): Families who have been involuntarily displaced because of an act(s) of God/natural disaster, i.e. fire, flood, tornado etc., which occurred no more than six (6) months from the date of certification and have not secured permanent replacement housing. (20 points)
  • Preference for victims of domestic violence: The KHRA will offer a local preference to families that have been subjected to or victimized by an affiliated individual within 90 days of application and/or preference request. Applicants requesting protections of VAWA will be required to provide appropriate documentation. (20 points)
  • Preference for Elderly/Disabled/Veterans: (5 points)a. 62 years old or older; orb. Meeting the HUD definition of disabled as defined in Section 223 of the Social Security Act; orc. Veterans of any branch of the United States military or merchant marine currently serving or separated with DD214 release from activity duty under honorable conditions.
  • Preference for Substandard Housing/Homelessness: Currently residing in sub-standard housing such as housing that lacks functioning plumbing, heating or electrical systems, and/or which is structurally unsound to the extent that the housing envelope does not adequately prevent incursion by precipitation, or is in imminent danger of collapse. (5 points)

For more information, visit the KHRA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the KHRA, as of August 26, 2020.

Open Until Further Notice: Horizon Community Development Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List

The Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) Horizon Community Development waiting list for apartments at the properties listed below is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August, 2020, until further notice.

Please note: According to the KHRA, "All of these properties are for Elderly, Disabled, or families enrolled in supportive services."

This opening is for the following properties:

  • Love Street
  • Shawnee Street
  • Armitage Drive
  • Tipton Street
  • Volunteer Street
  • Nelson Street
  • Chapel Street
  • 81 Glendale Drive
  • 95 Glendale Drive

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

This waiting list may have the following preferences:

  • Preference for involuntarily displaced families (ref. 4-III.G): Families who have been involuntarily displaced because of an act(s) of God/natural disaster, i.e. fire, flood, tornado etc., which occurred no more than six (6) months from the date of certification and have not secured permanent replacement housing. (20 points)
  • Preference for victims of domestic violence: The KHRA will offer a local preference to families that have been subjected to or victimized by an affiliated individual within 90 days of application and/or preference request. Applicants requesting protections of VAWA will be required to provide appropriate documentation. (20 points)
  • Preference for Elderly/Disabled/Veterans: (5 points)a. 62 years old or older; orb. Meeting the HUD definition of disabled as defined in Section 223 of the Social Security Act; orc. Veterans of any branch of the United States military or merchant marine currently serving or separated with DD214 release from activity duty under honorable conditions.
  • Preference for Substandard Housing/Homelessness: Currently residing in sub-standard housing such as housing that lacks functioning plumbing, heating or electrical systems, and/or which is structurally unsound to the extent that the housing envelope does not adequately prevent incursion by precipitation, or is in imminent danger of collapse. (5 points)

For more information, visit the KHRA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the KHRA, as of August 26, 2020.

About The Agency

Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,892 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

906 East Sevier Avenue, Kingsport, TN

Visit Website(423) 245-0135

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How large is the Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority?

Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority serves 1,391 low-income households. The agency manages 1,761 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 72 percent of households served by Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority households.

How many Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 264 households and make up 19 percent of households served by Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority?

There are 1154 female-headed renter households living in Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority housing. Households headed by females are 83% of those served by the Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority renters?

Black 167
White 1,182
Hispanic 28

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority?

There are 403 households headed by seniors served by the Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority. Senior households are 29% of households in Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority housing?

There are 389 persons with disabilities living in Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 28% of households served by the Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority?

The Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority is rated as a standard 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 Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority

Magnolia Pointe

1921 Bowater Dr, Kingsport, Tennessee 37660

Reedy Pointe

1100 Robertson St, Kingsport, Tennessee 37660

Riverview Place

214 Louis St, Kingsport, Tennessee 37660

Robert E Lee Homes

651 Dale St, Kingsport, Tennessee 37660