Sethra Housing Choice Voucher (section 8) Housing Program

Sethra Housing Choice Voucher (section 8) Housing Program Apartment Details

Provides decent, safe and affordable housing to low-income families of Southeastern Tennessee. The program provides Housing Choice Vouchers that allow the family to locate a unit of their choice that meets Housing Quality Standards rather than in a public housing development. The monthly subsidy amount is a portion of the rent, based on the family's income, and is paid directly to the landlord.
Hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F
Program Fees 30% of income toward rent and utilities
Eligibility Less than 50% of median income. Bring proof of income, family size/composition, assets, picture ID, at the time of application.
Intake Process Contact any county office for information on any of these services. Must make application at the HCVP Office.
Handicap Accessible? Yes

Important information
Waiting Lists
Most low income apartments have waiting lists. Some of these lists can take years until you can be called for openings. The key is to try to get on as many waiting lists as possible.

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Apartment Rates
We provide current apartment rates on many listing pages. Most HUD listings do not have published rates. They are based on 30% of the renters adjustable gross income. You will need to contact the apartments to determine if you qualify for income based rent.

Apartment Rental and informational statistics for zip code

Median apartment rental rate in this zip code	$694
Population in zip code	11,777
Median age of those living in this zip code	44.4
Average household income of those living in this zip code	$49,319
Average home value in this zip code	$145,087