Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA)

906 E Sevier Avenue, Kingsport, TN, 37662

Housing Authority

Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) Program Type

  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units

529

Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance

Hawkins County

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Program Summary for Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA)

Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) manages several funded programs and has a total of 529 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) administered a total of 1,242 Section 8 Vouchers. Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) is located at 906 E Sevier Avenue, Kingsport, TN, 37662 and serves the city of Kingsport. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) at, (423)245-0135 for more information about coverage area and program availability.

About Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA)

Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) was created in 1939 by the citizens of the City of Kingsport. The charge given to KHRA was to develop affordable housing for Kingsport's lowest-income and most vulnerable citizens. KHRA remains dedicated to fulfilling that mission. KHRA seeks to fulfill its mission through a variety of programs and initiatives aimed at improving the lives of low-income persons in Kingsport.

KHRA owns and operates 529 units of traditional public housing, divided between six developments within the City of Kingsport; Robert E. Lee Apartments, Frank L. Cloud Apartments, Dogwood Terrace, Holly Hills Apartments , Tiffany Court and Riverview Place. KHRA also runs a Housing Choice Voucher Program with a baseline of 1242 units. The HCV program operates in the City of Kingsport and Sullivan, Hawkins, Washington, Unicoi, Greene and Johnson Counties. Additionally, KHRA acts as the property manager for Holston Terrace, a 48 unit development providing housing for low-income elderly and disabled persons in Kingsport.

Mission Statement

Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) affirm that shelter is a basic human necessity and we are dedicated to provide decent housing opportunities to those in need in the Greater Kingsport Area. We believe that blighted areas undermine the vibrancy of our community and therefore we are committed to acting as a catalyst for successful redevelopment efforts in the community.

Current Status Active
Size of Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 5
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 1,242
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 529
Waiting list for the Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) is currently Open

2016 Income Limits for Sullivan County, TN

  • Person in family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • Income
  • $20,700
  • $23,650
  • $26,600
  • $29,550
  • $31,950
  • $34,300
  • $36,650
  • $39,050
  • Person in family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • $12,760
  • $17,240
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $34,300
  • $36,650
  • $39,050
  • Person in family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • $33,150
  • $37,850
  • $42,600
  • $47,300
  • $51,100
  • $54,900
  • $58,700
  • $62,450

2017 Fair Market Rents for Sullivan County, TN

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Sullivan County, TN:

  • Efficiency
  • $453
  • One-Bedroom
  • $479
  • Two-Bedroom
  • $636
  • Three-Bedroom
  • $836
  • Four-Bedroom
  • $914

Affordable Housing Nearby

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1252 Bloomingdale Pike
Kingsport , TN 37660
Kiwanis Towers
2701 East Center St.
Kingsport , TN 37664
Bethel Housing
1113 Persimmon Ridge Rd.
Jonesborough , TN 37659
Burton Plaza
122 Burton Road A-29
Rogersville , TN 37857
Indian Hills Apartments
48 Indian Hills Circle
Greeneville , TN 37743

Sullivan County Quick Facts

Population: 157,047
Persons Per Household: 2.32
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 14.1%
Homeownership Rate: 74.1%
Housing Units: 73,704
Yearly Income Per Person: $23,850
Median Household Income: $39,479

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