• Johnson City Housing

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    We provide safe, affordable housing for eligible families, seniors, and veterans.

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  • Mobile Food Pantry - Johnson City

    Mobile Food Pantry

    Each month the mobile food pantry delivers fresh, free groceries to JCHA residents.

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    Homes for Youth

    Get the housing and support you need for a brighter future.

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Providing a Community to Call Home

The Johnson City Housing Authority has been serving the Johnson City/Washington County area of Tennessee since 1937. We provide safe, affordable housing for eligible low and very low income families. Our staff and residents work together to build safe, comfortable communities for residents of all ages, including families and seniors.

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Many Lives. Many Stories.

Every day, our staff and dozens of area volunteers touch the lives of JCHA community residents by providing programs and services that range from food distribution to affordable housing.

To learn more about why we do what we do and the diverse communities we serve, watch our Many Lives. Many Stories. video series.
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Public Housing

Public Housing was established to provide safe and affordable housing for eligible low-income families, elderly, and disabled persons. Johnson City Housing Authority includes eight neighborhoods within the city limits. Rent is determined by income and flat rent options are available. Size range from 0 to 5 bedrooms.

Community amenities include responsive management, 24-hour on-call maintenance, building and grounds maintenance, water, sewer, trash, and pest control services, access to public transportation, youth sports programs, and nationally-recognized child care program

Am I Eligible?

Eligibility for Public Housing is based on total gross income and family size. The program is limited to US citizens and specified categories of non-citizens who have eligible immigrant status. See if you’re eligible today.

Johnson City Housing for Disabled - Johnson City Housing Authority

Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers

The housing choice voucher program is the federal government’s major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses and apartments.

The participant is free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and is not limited to units located in subsidized housing.

Am I Eligible?

Eligibility for a housing voucher is based on total gross income and family size. The program is limited to US citizens and specified categories of non-citizens who have eligible immigrant status. See if you’re eligible today.

Johnson City Section 8 Rental - Johnson City Housing Authority

Housing for Veterans

Veterans needing community residential care, nursing home care, or homeless veterans in need of housing can contact the Mountain Home VA Medical Center for assistance through the Social Work department. For more information on VA services, visit www.mountainhome.va.gov

New housing program gives a ½ percent reduction off THDA’s 30-year fixed mortgage rate. All active duty service members and honorably discharged veterans, as well as surviving spouses are eligible. See the www.thda.org website for information or download this flyer.

Am I Eligible?

Eligibility for veteran-specific assistance programs are managed through the Veterans Administration. Veterans can apply for affordable housing and Section 8 options under standard qualification rules. See if you’re eligible today.

Johnson City Housing for Disabled - Johnson City Housing Authority

Affordable Housing

Affordable Housing is provided by Keystone Development through grants from Tennessee Housing and Development Agency and Federal Home Loan Bank.  These are one bedroom units and are intruded for Homeless Veterans, Youth Aging Out of Foster Care, Elderly, and Disabled.

Community amenities include responsive management, 24-hour on-call maintenance, building and grounds maintenance, water, sewer, trash, and pest control services, access to public transportation, off-street parking.

Am I Eligible?

Eligibility for Affordable Housing is based on total gross income and family size. The program is limited to US citizens and specified categories of non-citizens who have eligible immigrant status. See if you’re eligible today.

Johnson City Housing for Veterans - Johnson City Housing Authority

Housing for Seniors

Johnson City Housing Authority communities include many seniors. Qualifications for Affordable Housing and Section 8 Housing options for seniors follow standard eligibility rules.

The Senior Option Services (S.O.S.) program provides services to help seniors remain independent and comfortable. Learn More

Am I Eligible?

Eligibility for affordable housing is based on total gross income and family size. The program is limited to US citizens and specified categories of non-citizens who have eligible immigrant status. or See if you’re eligible today.

Johnson City Housing for Seniors - Johnson City Housing Authority

Housing for Disabled

Johnson City Housing Authority communities include many persons with disabilities. Qualifications for Affordable Housing and Section 8 Housing options for disabled follow standard eligibility rules.

Community amenities include responsive management, 24-hour on-call maintenance, building and grounds maintenance, water, sewer, trash, and pest control services, access to public transportation, youth sports programs, and nationally-recognized child care program

Am I Eligible?

Eligibility for affordable housing is based on total gross income and family size. The program is limited to US citizens and specified categories of non-citizens who have eligible immigrant status. or See if you’re eligible today.

Johnson City Housing for Disabled - Johnson City Housing Authority