Economic and Community Development

THDA HOME Grants

The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) contracts with the SWTDD to assist local governments and not-for-profit entities in applying for, implementing and developing affordable housing for very low and low income families in our eight county area. THDA administers the federally-funded HOME program to promote the production, preservation and rehabilitation of housing for low and very low income individuals. Municipalities and counties are eligible to apply for a possible $500,000 in grant monies with no match required. HOME funds are awarded through a competitive application process.

For additional Information contact Renee Tavares at (731) 668-6420 or rtavares@swtdd.org

Crump Mayor Phyllis James, left, congratulates Lena Stanfill, right, at 130 Turnbow Lane, and Ruby L. Campbell, center, at 170 Turnbow, upon the completion of the rehabilitation of their home through the grant the city was awarded by the Tennessee Housing Development Agency. Other key participants in the HOME program are housing inspector Paul Carroll, back left, and Ronnie Young, contractor. Ms Stanfill’s home received a new roof and other exterior repairs. Ms. Campbell’s improvements were mainly made inside her home. Five homes were rehabilitated. The Southwest Tennessee Development District administered the grant for the city.