Johnson City Housing Authority

Open: Johnson City, Tennessee Section 8 Voucher

Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.

The Johnson City Housing Authority (JCHA) is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from November 7, 2022, until further notice. This is the first time the waiting list has been open since it closed in April, 2019.

To apply while the waiting list is open, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

• Displaced — individuals or families displaced by government action, or whose dwelling has been destroyed by disaster (i.e., fire). 
• Elderly and people with disabilities, working families and students Elderly family is defined as a family whose head or spouse or whose sole member is at least 62 years of age, or disabled, or handicapped and may include two or more elderly, disabled, or handicapped persons living together, or one or more such persons living with another person who is determined to be essential to his or her care and well being. Working families- Any eligible head or spouse that is employed and working no less than 20 hours per week (regardless of the amount of income) and the income is countable under HUD’s definition of “annual income,” qualifies for the working preference. Also, applicants whose head, spouse, or sole member is age 62 or older or is receiving social security disability, supplemental security income disability benefits, or any other payments based on the individual’s inability to work. This preference is also extended to those who are in or have recently completed educational or training programs designed to prepare people for the job market. 
• Victims of domestic violence. 
• All other applicants.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the JCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the JCHA on December 6, 2023.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (423) 232-4784.

Next Steps

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.

Last Updated on 12/07/2023.

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Open: Dunbar Apartments, 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom, Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.

The Johnson City Housing Authority (JCHA) is accepting Section 8 Project Based Voucher Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) waiting list applications for 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Dunbar Apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of December 6, 2023, until further notice.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete an application in person at the JCHA office, located at 901 Pardee Street, Johnson City TN from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. Monday-Thursday.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the JCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the JCHA website on December 6, 2023.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (423) 232-4784.

IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.

Last Updated on 12/06/2023.

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Open: Pinecrest Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Johnson City Housing Authority (JCHA) Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list for 0-5 Bedroom units at Pinecrest Apartments is currently open, since at least April, 2019, until further notice.

To apply, visit the JCHA to pick up an application, located at 901 Pardee Street, Johnson City, Tennessee 37605, Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am until 4:30 pm, and Friday from 7:00 am to 11:00 am ET.  

Once the application has been completed, it must be hand delivered to the address listed above, Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm.

The following documents are required with the application: Photo IDs for all adult household members, Social Security Cards and birth certificates for all household members, proof of all income, bank statements, proof of marital status, contact information for current and previous landlords, and medical expense report for elderly or disabled family members.

This waiting list has no preferences.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time of application.

 For more information visit the JCHA website here.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (423) 232-4784.

IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom Public Housing

Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.

The Johnson City Housing Authority (JCHA) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom apartments from the earliest confirmed date of December 6, 2023, until further notice. This is the first time the waiting list has been open since it closed in April, 2019.

To apply while the waiting list is open, print the paper application.

Once the application has been completed, it must be returned in person to the JCHA office, located at 901 Pardee Street, Johnson City, TN 37601.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

• Homeless
• Displaced due to government action or disasters
• Elderly, Disabled
• Victims of domestic violence

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the JCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the johnson city press public notice on December 6, 2023.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental assistance in Johnson City, Tennessee. Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (423) 232-4784 or TDD/TTY 1-800-545-1833 Ext 762.

Next Steps

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.

Last Updated on 12/06/2023.

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Open: Baker Court Apartments, Veterans/Elderly/Disabled/Homeless Youth Project-Based

The Johnson City Housing Authority (JCHA) is accepting Veterans, Elderly and/or Disabled and Homeless Youth waiting list applications at Baker Court Apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of December 6, 2023, until further notice.

Please note: "The Johnson City Housing Authority provides housing opportunities for those who are veterans, elderly and/or disabled and homeless youth (ages 18-25). Rent is determined by income. Review the information at JCHA website here to learn about eligibility requirements and how to get on the JCHA public housing wait list."

To apply while the waitlist is open, pick up an application from the JCHA office, located at 901 Pardee Street, Johnson City, TN 37601.

Once the paper application has been completed, it must be: turned in to the JCHA office, address mentioned above.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the JCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the Johnson City Press public notice on December 6, 2023.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental assistance in Johnson City, Tennessee .

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via the Admissions and Occupancy Department with the JCHA at 423-232-4784.

Last Updated on 06/06/2024.

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Open: Project Based Rental Assistance, Efficiency, 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom Project-Based

Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.

The Johnson City Housing Authority (JCHA) is accepting Project-Based Rental Assistance waiting list applications for Efficiency, 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom apartments from the earliest confirmed date of December 6, 2023, until further notice.

To apply while the waiting list is open, print the paper application.

Once the application has been completed, it must be returned in person to the JCHA office, located at 901 Pardee Street, Johnson City, TN 37601.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the JCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the johnson city press public notice on December 6, 2023.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental assistance in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (423) 232-4784 or TDD/TTY 1-800-545-1833 Ext 762.

Last Updated on 12/06/2023.

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