Crossville Housing Authority
Waiting Lists
- Cumberland County, Tennessee Section 8 HCV is open.
- Jamestown, Tennessee Section 8 HCV is open.
- 2 and 3-Bedroom Public Housing is open.
Learn more about Crossville Housing Authority.
Open: Cumberland County, Tennessee Section 8 HCV
Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.
The Crossville Housing Authority (CHA) Cumberland County Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least July, 2019, until further notice.
There are two ways to apply during the opening period:
- Open and print the application online here. Select the button on the right side of the page that states, "Click Here To Download Application."
- Visit the CHA to pick up an application, located at 67 Irwin Ave, Crossville, TN 38555.
- Request a application via mail by calling (931) 484-2990.
Once the application has been completed, call the CHA to schedule an interview at (931) 484-2990.
This waiting list has the following preferences:
- A person who is living in sub-standard housing.
- A person who is involuntarily displaced. This includes:
- People who are homeless due to fire, flood, government action or action by
housing owner, other than non-payment of rent. A person renting from or living
with a relative is not eligible for a preference. - People who have lived in a shelter (for 30 consecutive days for Public Housing)
- An applicant who is displaced by inaccessibility of unit due to a mobility or
impairment that makes the person unable to use critical elements of the unit.
- People who are homeless due to fire, flood, government action or action by
For more information, visit the CHA website.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (931) 484-2990.
Next Steps
Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.
Last Updated on 08/07/2019.
Open: Jamestown, Tennessee Section 8 HCV
Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.
The Crossville Housing Authority (CHA) Jamestown Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least July, 2019, until further notice.
There are two ways to apply during the opening period:
- Open and print the application online here. Select the button on the right side of the page that states, "Click Here To Download Application."
- Visit the CHA to pick up an application, located at 67 Irwin Ave, Crossville, TN 38555.
- Request a application via mail by calling (931) 484-2990.
Once the application has been completed, call the CHA to schedule an interview at (931) 484-2990.
This waiting list has the following preferences:
- A person who is living in sub-standard housing.
- A person who is involuntarily displaced. This includes:
- People who are homeless due to fire, flood, government action or action by
housing owner, other than non-payment of rent. A person renting from or living
with a relative is not eligible for a preference. - People who have lived in a shelter (for 30 consecutive days for Public Housing)
- An applicant who is displaced by inaccessibility of unit due to a mobility or
impairment that makes the person unable to use critical elements of the unit.
- People who are homeless due to fire, flood, government action or action by
For more information, visit the CHA website.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (931) 484-2990.
Next Steps
Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.
Last Updated on 08/07/2019.
Open: 2 and 3-Bedroom Public Housing
Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.
The Crossville Housing Authority (CHA) 2 and 3-Bedroom Public Housing waiting list is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least July, 2019 until further notice.
The CHA offers three Public Housing communities with 328 units.
To apply during the opening period, complete an application at the CHA office, located at 67 Irwin Ave., Crossville, TN 38555; Mondays from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm CDT, and Tuesdays-Fridays from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.
For more information, visit the CHA website.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (931)484-2990.
Next Steps
Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.
Last Updated on 08/20/2019.
About Crossville Housing Authority
67 Irwin Avenue, Crossville, TN | Visit Website | (931) 484-2990
Crossville Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 716 low and moderate income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing programs..
Housing Authority Jurisdiction
Low-income housing managed by Crossville Housing Authority is located in Cumberland County, TN and Jamestown, TN.
Households with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher managed by this housing authority must rent within its jurisdiction.
About the Crossville Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
As of the HUDs most recent Voucher Management System report, Crossville Housing Authority manages 327 active Housing Choice Vouchers.
The following table summarizes types of vouchers managed and the monthly costs of each as of December 31st, 2021:
| Standard | Homeownership | Family Unification | Ported Out | VASH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vouchers | 282 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 25 |
| Monthly Cost Per Voucher | $290 | $413 | $291 | $1,691 | $221 |
| Monthly Cost | $81,901 | $6,192 | $581 | $5,074 | $5,534 |
Waiting List and Tenancy
According to the 2016 Q4 Picture of Subsidized Households database, the housing authority's voucher program has an annual turnover of 31% having issued approximately 11 vouchers in the past year. The average voucher holder has received housing benefits for 3 years and 9 months. According to the 2016 PSH database, persons who were issued a voucher in the preceding 12 months waited an average of 7 months on the waiting list1.
Income Characteristics
According to 2016 Q4 Picture of Subsidized Households data, the average voucher household contains 1.6 persons and has a household income of $10,939 per year. 95% of households were very low income (VLI) and 51% were extremely low income (ELI). 21% of households had wages as a major source of income, 1% of households had welfare (TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance) as their primary source of income, and 75% of households had other income (Social Security, Disability or Pension) as their major source of income.
Heads of Household Characteristics
7% of households were headed by a person 24 years old or less, 34% were headed by a person 25 to 49 years old, 27% were headed by a person 51 to 60 years old, and 33% were headed by a person 62 years old or older. In addition, 2% of households were headed by a person 85 years old or older.
28% of households included children, 2% of which had two adults in the household. 24% of households with children have a female head of household. 77% of all households were headed by a female.
3% of all voucher households were headed by minorities with 1% of all heads of households being Black and -1% being Hispanic.
Of all households participating in the Crossville Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher program, 29% include at least one person with a disability. 54% of households with a head of household 61 years or less were headed by a person with a disability. 28% of households headed by someone 62 or older were headed by a person with a disability.
Bedroom Size and Overhousing
34% of voucher holders reside in a home with zero or 1 bedroom, 43% with 2 bedrooms and 23% with 3 or more bedrooms. 36% of voucher recipients are considered overhoused, meaning they occupy a rental unit larger than their family size requires.
Rent, Assistance, and Utility Allowances
The average monthly tenant contribution to rent by Crossville Housing Authority voucher holders in 2016 was $278 and the average monthly HUD expenditure per voucher holder was $446. The average utility allowance across all voucher recipients is $115.
1. This Picture of Subsidized Households data field is the average wait time of those who received a voucher in the preceding 12 months. Due to special voucher programs like VASH, recent waiting list purges, or waiting list preferences the average wait time can vary significantly from one year to the next and it is entirely possible many current applicants on the waiting list have been waiting for assistance for far longer.
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