City of Knoxville Down Payment Assistance Program

Administered by: City of Knoxville Housing and Neighborhood Development · City · Forgivable Loan

Funding status: Active

How much assistance

Up to $25,000 (Forgivable Loan)

Eligibility

  • Income limits: At or below 80% AMI
  • First-time buyer required: Yes — First-time homebuyer.
  • Geographic restrictions: Available only on specific homes developed by partner organizations: Home Source East Tennessee, Neighborhood Housing Inc., and East Tennessee Housing Development Corporation.
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for City of Knoxville Down Payment Assistance Program

Step 1: Contact the City of Knoxville Housing and Neighborhood Development office at (865) 215-2865 to learn about available homes and current funding status.

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Notes

Funds are available only for homes developed by partner organizations. Funding availability fluctuates. Not a general DPA program for any home on the market.

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