Published: 1/20/2022


TENNESSEE HOUSING DEPARTMENT AGENCY JUST RECEIVED THE APPROVAL TO ROLL OUT THE MUCH-NEEDED TENNESSEE HOUSING ASSIST FUND PROGRAM FOR THOSE WHOSE HOUSEHOLD INCOME IS LESS THAN $119,850. THIS MONEY CAN BE USED TO CATCH UP ON PAYMENTS. IT WILL PAY UP TO 6 MONTHS MOVING FORWARD. IT CAN BE APPLIED FOR MULTIPLE TIMES IF A NEW COVID HARDSHIP IS INCURRED. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGN TO ASSIST HOMEOWNERS WITH MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, PAST DUE HOA FEES, HOMEOWNER’S INSURANCE, AND PROPERTY TAXES.COVID-19 HARDSHIP INCLUDES: UNEMPLOYMENT OR UNDEREMPLOYMENT – SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN INCOME, SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE IN EXPENSES DIRECTLY RELATED TO COVID, HOUSEHOLDS MAY APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE UP TO $40K IN TOTAL FUNDS.