Hohenwald Housing Authority

Brief Information About Housing Authority in Hohenwald

The Hohenwald Housing Authority is situated at 107 Allison Avenue Hohenwald Tennessee 38462. The phone number is 931-796-3642. Their housing code is TN059.

The HA is responsible for managing the housing program for citizens in need. This includes the application step, the guidelines for eligibility, and any other resources. The HA’s mission is to provide subsidized rents for low-income families, provide access to various assistance programs for housing problems. You can reach out to the Hohenwald Housing Authority for issues regarding the qualification process, the location of the proprieties that are under the office’s management, or any information regarding Hohenwald Section 8 landlord’s details.

Existing Programs in Hohenwald HA

The Hohenwald Housing Authority provides excellent opportunities for people that are having problems with their housing situation. The table below shows data on HUD housing programs in Hohenwald.

HUD Housing Programs in Hohenwald

	Hohenwald	Lewis County
Subsidized Units	154	174
Occupied %	100.0%	100.0%
People Per Unit	1.5	1.4
People Total	226	246
Average Family Expenditure Per Month	$310	$303
Average HUD Expenditure Per Month	$329	$337
Average Months on Wait List	6	6

Public Housing Programs in Hohenwald

The public housing program by Hohenwald HA is built in such a way that the voucher covers up to 70% of the rent costs. To qualify for this program, the people need to have income that does not exceed the 50% of the median income. Below is the latest data for Public Housing Programs in Hohenwald.

	Hohenwald	Lewis County
Subsidized Units	116	116
Occupied %	100.0%	100.0%
People Per Unit	1.6	1.6
People Total	185	185
Average Family Expenditure Per Month	$323	$323
Average HUD Expenditure Per Month	$315	$315
Average Months on Wait List	6	6

Section 8 Housing Programs in Hohenwald

The Section 8 vouchers provided by the Hohenwald HA tend to cover most of the expenses and are of great assistance to families that are struggling. Below is the latest data for Section 8 in Hohenwald.

	Hohenwald	Lewis County
Subsidized Units	36	37
Occupied %	99.0%	99.0%
People Per Unit	1.0	1.0
People Total	37	38
Average Family Expenditure Per Month	$268	$270
Average HUD Expenditure Per Month	$364	$368

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2024 Income Limits

According to the latest statistical data as of 2024, the median income is $40,000. You can find up-to-date data on income limits for Hohenwald and other cities by clicking on the link:

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Waiting List Statuses in Hohenwald

Hohenwald Housing Authority Section 8 Voucher Wait List

The Section 8 Voucher Programs waitlist is Closed. For current program waitlist status, contact Hohenwald HA directly. Up-to-date contact information for Hohenwald Housing Authority is listed in the “Listing Info”.

Closed

Hohenwald Housing Authority Public Housing Wait List

The Public Housing Programs waitlist is Open. For current program waitlist status, contact Hohenwald HA directly. Up-to-date contact information for Hohenwald Housing Authority is listed in the “Listing Info”.

Open

How Do I Apply in Hohenwald Housing Authority?

To apply for the Public Housing Program or the Section 8 voucher, you would need to reach out to the Hohenwald Housing Authority first. From them, you will get the application form. You also prepare the necessary for all the family members: ID, employment, bank account info, bank account status. You can e-mail or drop in the application at the Hohenwald Housing Authority office. They will contact you with any questions.

More information can be found on the official HUD website:

www.hud.gov

FAQ

How long can you live in public housing?

When getting a place to live with the housing authority, it is good news as your emergency is now solved. Well, there are always the questions of what happens next and how long can you stay in that place? The short answer is if you keep qualifying for the same requirements that you got the place in the first time. That means that if your income stays below 80% of the local median income, you are good. There is always the requirement of good behavior.

You also must take care of your part of the rent. The housing authority provides help, but the idea is that you still cover a small part of the rent and expenses. You also need to make your payments on time.

How long is the Section 8 waiting list?

The most common HA program is Section 8. There is a long waiting list for this program. With the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of people that have applied for the vouchers of Section 8 has skyrocketed, hence there are a lot of application delays. As of right now, the housing authority waiting list is 1 year and a half. The public housing authority programs favors specific groups of people or families that fit certain profiles. Priority is given to veterans, to the elderly, to the people that are exiting domestic violence.

How to report the landlord to housing authority?

The housing authority provides help with rent money. They can also help you with a very frequent housing problem: dead-beat landlords. If you have an issue with your landlord, and they do not do anything even after you complain, then hoping that things will change is a waste of time. It is time to act on your own and there are many resources that you can use to help yourself.

There is the rental protection agency, which then reports to higher housing authorities for inappropriate landlord conduct. The service can be completed online and there is a small fee for each application. The rental protection agency will take care of money issues, house code violations, or any management problems.

You are also welcome to go to the local police, which is free and immediate assistance. If you live in a place where the landlord is getting housing vouchers from you, then you can complain directly to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. You can reach them at this number : (800) 685-8470.

How to apply for a Section 8 housing choice voucher program?

You can apply for the housing choice voucher program by reaching out to the local housing authority office. You fill out their application form and provide all supporting documents. After you have all the forms and supporting documents, you drop them at the local office, and then you are placed on a waiting list. If approved, you will receive a mail at your current address stating the details. You will then notify your landlord. After you have been accepted onto the housing choice voucher program go to the housing office and sign the contract.

What is an example of public housing?

Public housing is a program that has more than 900000 units across all USA. They are rarer in rural areas. These units are more often in poor areas and racially segregated communities. The service is to prevent homelessness, in one way or another. The HA gives rental vouchers that cover some part of the rent, and the tenants are responsible for covering a small part of the rent. That part depends on the agreement and the situation of the tenant. The HA program is designed to help people that are struggling to get a roof on their heads. The HA can be managed by the state, and by local agencies.