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Beware of Housing Choice Voucher Scams
THDA is not currently accepting applications for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists. When a waitlist opens the only way to apply for a THDA voucher is through our website. Applying for a Housing Choice Voucher is always free. Anyone who charges a fee to apply for the voucher program is not affiliated with THDA or HUD.
New Purchase Price Limits
Tennessee Housing Development Agency’s new mortgage loan program purchase price limits are between $275,000 and $240,000. The new purchase price limits are effective December 1. New maximum income limits became effective August 1. These new higher limits will broaden the range of eligible households and houses. Both purchase and income limits are listed here.
Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standard Decrease
THDA received our calendar year 2011 funding award from HUD on June 14, 2011. The award was not sufficient to cover all housing assistance and utility assistance costs for the remainder of 2011. THDA implemented a series of HUD-recommended cost-savings measures to alleviate some of the shortfall. For more information, click here.
THDA Offers Special Rate for Veterans
The new “Homeownership for the Brave” special mortgage interest rate discount, a ˝-percent interest reduction on any of THDA's three mortgage choices, for active and retired members of the military began April 1 and is available through March 31, 2012. For more information click here.
The HOME and Housing Trust Fund Competitive Grant Application Workshops will take place as follows:
- January 26, 2012 - Maryville, Blount Co. Public Library - 508 North Cusick Street
- January 31, 2012 - Nashville, THDA Lower Level Training Room - 404 James Robertson Parkway
- February 2, 2012 - Jackson, Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce - 197 Auditorium Street
Join the Tennessee Affordable Housing Coalition
Speaking with one voice clarifies the message! Join the Tennessee Affordable Housing Coalition and work together for our joint interests. Participate in regional meetings with your neighbors and the annual meeting at the Governor’s Housing Summit in October. Click here to download the brochure and registration form.
Financial Statements
The June 30, 2011 Financial Statements are now posted.
Foreclosure Prevention
Is a change in income making your mortgage unmanageable? Please act now. THDA has provided training to many organizations across Tennessee that will provide free and confidential counseling about your options. A new program, Keep My Tennessee Home, has funding to make payments for you to your servicer. See www.KeepMyTNHome.org for preliminary eligibility questions and contact one of the certified counselors for more information. More . . .
Click here for information about HUD's Mortgage Insurance Premium Refund Support Service Center.