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State housing finance agency offering affordable mortgages, down payment assistance, rental assistance, and homebuyer education for Tennessee residents. Serves first-time homebuyers, renters, and moderate-income households statewide. Applicants work through approved lenders or HUD-certified counseling agencies; required documents typically include photo ID, Social Security card, pay stubs, tax returns, and bank statements. Income and purchase-price limits apply and vary by program and county.
615-815-2200 · 502 Deaderick St, Suite 1300, Nashville, TN 37243
Federal housing office overseeing public housing, Section 8, Fair Housing, and HUD-approved Housing Counseling in Tennessee. Residents can call 800-569-4287 for free referrals to HUD-certified housing counselors for pre-purchase, rental, and foreclosure help. Serves renters, homebuyers, and homeowners statewide. The office itself does not typically take walk-in applications for benefits; it directs residents to local housing authorities, counseling agencies, and fair-housing enforcement agencies.
615-736-5213 · 235 Cumberland Bend Dr, Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37228
HUD-approved housing counseling agency providing homebuyer education, foreclosure prevention, rental counseling, and financial coaching in the Nashville area. Serves renters, first-time buyers, and homeowners in Davidson and surrounding counties. Clients should bring photo ID, Social Security card, pay stubs or benefits letters, tax returns, bank statements, a current lease or mortgage statement, and any default or delinquency notices. Counseling is typically free for qualifying households.
615-833-9580 · 222 Oriel Ave, Nashville, TN 37210
Nashville's public housing authority managing affordable public housing units, Housing Choice (Section 8) vouchers, and resident self-sufficiency programs. Serves Davidson County residents. Applicants must complete an application during an open waiting list and provide photo ID, Social Security cards for all household members, birth certificates, proof of income, and a current address. Waiting lists may be closed at times; applicants should monitor openings through MDHA's website.
615-252-8400 · 712 S 6th St, Nashville, TN 37206
Builds affordable homes for qualifying Nashville-area families through a homeownership program that includes financial coaching, homebuyer education, and sweat-equity hours. Serves Davidson and surrounding counties. Applicants typically must demonstrate housing need, ability to pay an affordable mortgage, and willingness to partner in construction; required documents include photo ID, Social Security cards, pay stubs, tax returns, and housing-cost documentation. Info sessions explain the full application process.
615-254-3278 · 414 Harding Pl, Nashville, TN 37211
Provides emergency financial assistance, housing counseling, refugee and immigration services, and family support across Tennessee. Serves people of all faiths. Intake varies by program; applicants should generally bring photo ID, Social Security cards, proof of income, a current lease or utility bill, and any past-due or agency notices when seeking rent or utility help. Some programs require an appointment, while walk-in intake may be available for specific emergency funds.
615-352-3087 · 2806 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN 37214