Jefferson County Homeowner Rehabilitation Program

How it works

Jefferson County authorized an application for 2024 HOME funds to provide housing rehabilitation for low-income residents in the county, including residents of municipalities within the county. The County said Tennessee’s Community Assistance Corporation would administer the grant application and grant funds on its behalf.

The program goal is to bring sub-standard housing units into compliance with HUD housing quality standards as well as local building codes and health/safety concerns.

What the money covers

The official flyer describes the program as a home rehabilitation grant. The detailed County policies say rehabilitation work may cover the repairs and improvements necessary to make the dwelling conform to the applicable building code and THDA program standards. The policies also note that reconstruction may be used when rehabilitation is not the most cost-effective solution.

Amounts and matching

The County resolution states Jefferson County applied for $700,000 in HOME funds for this program and that there is no county funds match requirement.

The policies say the rehabilitation grant cannot exceed the actual approved cost of the needed work or the applicable HOME subsidy limits. For pre-1978 homes, lead-related rules may limit assistance and require inspection, risk assessment, interim controls, or abatement depending on findings.

How to apply

The flyer says interested homeowners should attend the information session, pick up an application, and schedule a personal appointment to discuss qualifications. It also gives the local contact for accessibility assistance.

Timing and deadlines

The flyer is dated September 17, 2024 for the information session. The official materials provided do not state a current open/closed status for applications beyond that event.

Other program rules

The policies say the owner must furnish complete and truthful information, allow use of existing utilities needed for the work, and cooperate with the County’s Program Administrator and the contractor.