Athens Housing Authority
McMinn County -199 Clark Street, Athens, TN, 37371
Athens Housing Authority
Athens Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
Section 8 Wait List in Athens, TN
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(423)745-0341
Program Types
Section 8 Voucher, Low Rent Units
Athens Housing Authority Program Summary
Athens Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Athens Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Athens Housing Authority administered a total of 50 Section 8 Vouchers. Athens Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Athens Housing Authority is located at 199 Clark Street, Athens, TN, 37371 and serves the city of Athens. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Athens Housing Authority at, (423)745-0341 for more information about coverage area and program availability.
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Total Number of Communities
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Total Number of Administered Section 8 Vouchers
441
Total subsidized units for Rental Assistance Availability
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Total Number of Administered Public Housing Units
Income Limits for McMinn, TN
HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for McMinn County, TN:
$54,600
Median Income Limits of McMinn County, TN
Income Limits for McMinn, TN
HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for McMinn County, TN:
$54,600
Median Income Limits of McMinn County, TN
| Persons in Family | 80%Low Income Limit  | 50%Low Income Limit | 30%Low Income Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $30,700 | $19,200 | $12,760 |
| 2 Person | $35,100 | $21,950 | $17,240 |
| 3 Person | $39,500 | $24,700 | $21,720 |
| 4 Person | $43,850 | $27,400 | $26,200 |
| 5 Person | $47,400 | $29,600 | $29,600 |
Know More About The Fair Market Rents in Athens, 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 McMinn County, TN:
Efficiency
$467
One-Bedroom
$549
Two-Bedroom
$640
Three-Bedroom
$824
Four-Bedroom
$919
Efficiency
$467
One-Bedroom
$549
Two-Bedroom
$640
Three-Bedroom
$824
Four-Bedroom
$919
Athens Housing Authority Location in TN
McMinn County -199 Clark Street, Athens, TN, 37371
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Housing Authorities near Athens, TN
| Agency | Section 8 Vouchers | Housing Units | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 EtowahEtowah, TN - 8.33 Miles | 122 | 136 | Open | Contact |
 Sweetwater Housing AuthoritySweetwater, TN - 11.94 Miles | N/A | N/A | Open | Contact |
 Dayton Housing AuthorityDayton, TN - 23.98 Miles | 354 | 302 | Open | Contact |
 Cleveland Housing Authority (CHA)Cleveland, TN - 24.65 Miles | 208 | 434 | Open | Contact |
 Loudon Housing AuthorityLoudon, TN - 25.59 Miles | N/A | N/A | Open | Contact |
 Lenoir CityLenoir City, TN - 30.29 Miles | N/A | N/A | Open | Contact |
Local Information for Athens, TN
Athens in Tennessee used to be a small agricultural center, but is now an industrially strong city. Residents take pride in their community and can-do attitude that has attracted a good number of businesses and earned them the title of “The Friendly City”.
There’s always something new to discover throughout the city, making it the perfect place to enjoy a variety of adventures. You can go for water recreation activities, explore the Cherokee National Forest, or marvel at their world-class aquariums. You could also learn some history in the Native American History museums and the Living Heritage Museum.
Athens boasts of a strong economy and low cost of living, which make it an ideal place to start a family or slow down and enjoy retirement. Urban centers are easily accessible, yet the city is still able to maintain small-town hospitality.
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Population
52,626Persons per household
2.53Persons per household structure
10.7%Homeownership Rate
74.7%Housing Units
23,158Yearly Income per Person
$19,744Median Household Income
$39,410
