Passport Housing

317 Mconnell St, Knoxville, TN 37921

Waiting List Forecast: Closed

check_circleVerified for 2019 by Lorena Bentley

Rent	Beds	Baths	SqFt
Call for Rents^†	2 - 3 Beds	1 - 1.5 Bath	-

Call (865) 403-1390

Waitlist Information

Autumn Landing, Five Points 2, Five Points 3, Five Points 4, Lonsdale Homes, Mechanicsville, Montgomery Village, Nature’s Cove, North Ridge Crossing, Passport, The Vista at Summit Hill, Valley Oaks Apartments, and Western Heights Family-Style Housing Waiting List

The Knoxville Community Development Corporation (KCDC) last accepted Family-Style Housing waiting list applications for apartments at multiple properties from the earliest confirmed open date of June, 2021, until January 1, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list is for the following properties:

Autumn Landing, Five Points 2, Five Points 3, Five Points 4, Lonsdale Homes, Mechanicsville, Montgomery Village, Nature’s Cove, North Ridge Crossing, Passport, The Vista at Summit Hill, Valley Oaks Apartments, and Western Heights

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the KCDC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the KCDC property application page on January 10, 2024.

Go to the public housing authority page for this waiting list >>

Located in the Mechanicsville neighborhood, Passport Homes and Passport Residences were completed during the multimillion-dollar revitalization of the community with a HOPE VI federal grant in the early 2000s. Passport Homes are built in infill housing integrated into the existing community in two and three-bedroom duplexes and single-family homes. The housing units are designed to blend into existing architectural elements of the community. Mechanicsville is a mixed-income community with affordable housing developments and historical district homes. Section 8 Housing Voucher participants may use a voucher for these units.

Dave's Thoughts On Passport Housing

This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC program only provides subsidies to the building’s owner at construction. The LIHTC program doesn't provide direct subsidies to the residents, but the owner must set rents affordable to low-income renters in the area. This property does participate in the RAD Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance program and your rent would be subsidized and based on your income. You would not pay more than 30% of your income for rent. To qualify, you must earn 50% or less of the Area Median Income (AMI), which you can find on this page’s income chart. LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists however, since Passport Housing has a project-based subsidy, the waiting list is likely much longer than other local LIHTC properties. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers however, since this property has a RAD Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance contract, your Section 8 voucher can not be used here. LIHTC properties were first built in the late 1980's and the LIHTC program funds the renovation of older properties. Because they tend to be newer or renovated, these properties are more likely to have larger units, more amenities, and greater tenant service offerings than other affordable housing programs. This property might be right for you if you need help paying your rent and are willing to wait for a longer waiting list.

~ Dave Layfield, Founder of Affordable Housing Online

Passport Housing Amenities

On-Site Parking
Dishwasher
Garbage Disposal
Yard
Patio Deck Or Balcony
Storage
Near Shopping
Central Heat & Air
Mini Blinds & Curtain Rods

Units at Passport Housing

Unit (Bd/Ba)	Ft²	Rent
Two Bedroom One Bath (2/1)	-	Call for Price^†
Three Bedroom One in a half Bath (3/1.5)	-	Call for Price^†

Income Qualification for Passport Housing

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

AMI*	1 person	2 people	3 people	4 people	5 people	6 people
30% AMI for PBRA Units	$18,150 / year	$20,750 / year	$24,860 / year	$30,000 / year	$35,140 / year	$40,280 / year
50% AMI for LIHTC Units	$30,250 / year	$34,600 / year	$38,900 / year	$43,200 / year	$46,700 / year	$50,150 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units	$30,250 / year	$34,600 / year	$38,900 / year	$43,200 / year	$46,700 / year	$50,150 / year
60% AMI for LIHTC Units	$36,300 / year	$41,520 / year	$46,680 / year	$51,840 / year	$56,040 / year	$60,180 / year
80% AMI for PBRA Units	$48,400 / year	$55,300 / year	$62,200 / year	$69,100 / year	$74,650 / year	$80,200 / year

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

FAQs for Passport Housing

Does Passport Housing have a waiting list?

Passport Housing has a waiting list. See above for waiting list details.

Are rents subsidized at Passport Housing?

We believe rents are most likely subsidized at all or some of the units since our research has turned up at least one public housing or rental assistance contract probably associated with this property.

In addition to Passport Housing, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Knoxville?

In addition to Passport Housing, we list 120 other affordable properties in Knoxville. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 10459 affordable units in Knoxville.