Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA)

906 E Sevier Avenue, Kingsport, TN, 37662
(423)245-0135



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About Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA)

Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) was created in 1939 by the citizens of the City of Kingsport. The charge given to KHRA was to develop affordable housing for Kingsport's lowest-income and most vulnerable citizens. KHRA remains dedicated to fulfilling that mission. KHRA seeks to fulfill its mission through a variety of programs and initiatives aimed at improving the lives of low-income persons in Kingsport.

KHRA owns and operates 529 units of traditional public housing, divided between six developments within the City of Kingsport; Robert E. Lee Apartments, Frank L. Cloud Apartments, Dogwood Terrace, Holly Hills Apartments , Tiffany Court and Riverview Place. KHRA also runs a Housing Choice Voucher Program with a baseline of 1242 units. The HCV program operates in the City of Kingsport and Sullivan, Hawkins, Washington, Unicoi, Greene and Johnson Counties. Additionally, KHRA acts as the property manager for Holston Terrace, a 48 unit development providing housing for low-income elderly and disabled persons in Kingsport.


Mission Statement

Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) affirm that shelter is a basic human necessity and we are dedicated to provide decent housing opportunities to those in need in the Greater Kingsport Area. We believe that blighted areas undermine the vibrancy of our community and therefore we are committed to acting as a catalyst for successful redevelopment efforts in the community.

Program Summary for Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA)

Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) manages several funded programs and has a total of 529 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) administered a total of 1,242 Section 8 Vouchers. Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) is located at 906 E Sevier Avenue, Kingsport, TN, 37662 and serves the city of Kingsport. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) at, (423)245-0135 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 5
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 1,242
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 529
Waiting list for the Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Sullivan County, 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 Sullivan County, TN:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $20,700
  • $23,650
  • $26,600
  • $29,550
  • $31,950
  • $34,300
  • $36,650
  • $39,050
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $12,760
  • $17,240
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $34,300
  • $36,650
  • $39,050
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $33,150
  • $37,850
  • $42,600
  • $47,300
  • $51,100
  • $54,900
  • $58,700
  • $62,450

2017 Fair Market Rents for Sullivan County, 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 Sullivan County, TN:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$453 $479 $636 $836 $914



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Johnson City Housing Authority Johnson City Housing Authority Johnson City TN 652 752 Open 19.29 Miles Contact
Bristol Tennessee Housing & Redevelopment Authority Bristol Tennessee Housing & Redevelopment Authority Bristol TN 1,654 100 Open 20.16 Miles Contact
Bristol Redevelopment and Housing Authority (BRHA) Bristol Redevelopment and Housing Authority (BRHA) Bristol VA 102 50 Open 20.79 Miles Contact
Elizabethton Housing and Development Agency (EHDA) Elizabethton Housing and Development Agency (EHDA) Elizabethton TN 344 326 Open 23.48 Miles Contact
Big Stone Gap Redevelopment and Housing Authority (BSGRHA) Big Stone Gap Redevelopment and Housing Authority (BSGRHA) Big Stone Gap VA 562 65 Open 24.73 Miles Contact
Rogersville Rogersville Rogersville TN N/A N/A Open 27.6 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
529
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Sullivan County Quick Facts

Population: 157,047
Persons Per Household: 2.32
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 14.1%
Homeownership Rate: 74.1%
Housing Units: 73,704
Yearly Income Per Person: $23,850
Median Household Income: $39,479