LaFollette Housing Authority

This housing agency serves LaFollette, Tennessee.

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Closed: LaFollette, Tennessee Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: LaFollette Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: LaFollette, Tennessee Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The LaFollette Housing Authority (LHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for in November, 2018. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

There were two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Complete the application at the LHA office.
  2. Pick up an application at the LHA office.

Once the paper application has been completed, it must have been dropped off at the LHA office.

This waiting list had the following preferences: Live, Work, or Attend School Locally.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preference.

For more information, visit the LHA website here, or call the office at (423) 566-6183.

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

The Lafollette Housing Authority (LHA) Public Housing waiting list is currently open, since at least February 6, 2019, until further notice. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.

To apply, visit the LHA to submit an application in person, located at 802 S. 4th St, La Follette, TN; from 9:00 am until 2:30 pm ET, Monday-Friday.

The following documents are required when applying: Birth certificates, Social Security Cards, proof of all earned and unearned income, photo IDs for all adult household members, current and previous residence information, bank statements, and personal references.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

For more information, visit the LHA Public Housing page here.

About The Agency

LaFollette Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,444 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-12:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-12:00pm
Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

802 South 4th Street, LaFollette, TN

Visit Website(423) 562-2261

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How large is the LaFollette Housing Authority?

LaFollette Housing Authority serves 1,312 low-income households. The agency manages 333 Housing Choice Vouchers and 1,093 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 62 percent of households served by LaFollette Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 87 percent of LaFollette Housing Authority households.

How many LaFollette Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 341 households and make up 26 percent of households served by LaFollette Housing Authority.

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

There are 1010 female-headed renter households living in LaFollette Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 77% of those served by the LaFollette Housing Authority.

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

Black 66
White 1,233

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

There are 432 households headed by seniors served by the LaFollette Housing Authority. Senior households are 33% of households in LaFollette Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 354 persons with disabilities living in LaFollette Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 27% of households served by the LaFollette Housing Authority.

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

The LaFollette 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.

How often does LaFollette Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

LaFollette Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on December 6, 2025 and closed on December 6, 2025.

Public Housing Communities Managed by LaFollette Housing Authority

Russell Hotel

105 S Tennessee Ave, LaFollette, Tennessee 37766

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

New Tazewell Tazewell Luttrell

229 Cumberland St, Tazewell, Tennessee 37779

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Lake City Wartburg Jamestown

100 Hunter Dr, Lake City, Tennessee 37769

payment Subsidized

Huntsville Helenwood Oneida

200 Sunset Dr, Oneida, Tennessee 37841

payment Subsidized
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