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Chattanooga Housing Authority
Chattanooga Housing Authority is based in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, TN and administers 3,919 Section 8 vouchers and 1,849 public housing units.
HUD PHA code TN004. Program type: Combined. Households served: 4,364. Occupancy: 78%. ZIP codes served: 32.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-10-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58/Oaks/Harrison | $1,298 | $1,364 | $1,496 | $1,870 | $1,991 | $2,290 |
| All areas | $1,419 | $1,474 | $1,628 | $2,035 | $2,167 | $2,492 |
| Alton Park | $1,056 | $1,100 | $1,210 | $1,507 | $1,617 | $1,860 |
| Apison | $1,254 | $1,309 | $1,441 | $1,793 | $1,925 | $2,214 |
| Birchwood | $968 | $990 | $1,166 | $1,496 | $1,672 | $1,923 |
| Brainerd | $1,287 | $1,474 | $1,628 | $2,035 | $1,969 | $2,492 |
| Collegedale | $1,793 | $1,870 | $2,057 | $2,563 | $2,739 | $3,150 |
| Downtown | $1,452 | $1,661 | $1,628 | $2,090 | $2,233 | $2,568 |
| E Brainerd | $1,749 | $1,826 | $2,013 | $2,508 | $2,684 | $3,087 |
| E Chatt | $1,155 | $1,199 | $1,320 | $1,650 | $1,760 | $2,024 |
| E Lake | $1,133 | $1,177 | $1,298 | $1,617 | $1,727 | $1,986 |
| E Ridge | $1,331 | $1,386 | $1,529 | $1,903 | $2,035 | $2,340 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Chattanooga Housing Authority
- Immediately following the Public Hearing the Board of Commissioners, the governing body of the Chattanooga Housing Authority, will convene in open session on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. at the Central Office of the Chattanooga Housing Authority (CHA), 801 N. Holtzclaw Avenue, Chattanooga,The Chattanooga Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will hold an open session meeting on October 6, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. at their Central Office.
- The Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. has been canceledThe Chattanooga Housing Authority has canceled the Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for September 29, 2026.
- Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. at 801 N. Holtzclaw Avenue.A Board of Commissioners meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2026. It will take place at 12:30 p.m. at 801 N. Holtzclaw Avenue.
- The CHA 2027 Annual Plan Public Hearing has been changed from September 29, 2026 at 11:30 to October 6, 2026 at 11:30 at 801 North Holtzclaw Avenue.The Chattanooga Housing Authority has rescheduled its 2027 Annual Plan Public Hearing. The new date for the hearing is October 6, 2026, at the same time and location.
- CHA 2027 Annual Plan Public Hearing changed from September 29, 2026 to October 6, 2026The public hearing for the CHA 2027 Annual Plan has been rescheduled from September 29 to October 6, 2026.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30741 | $1,060 | $1,100 | $1,200 | $1,480 | $1,580 |
| 37302 | $1,030 | $1,080 | $1,180 | $1,470 | $1,580 |
| 37308 | $830 | $850 | $1,000 | $1,230 | $1,370 |
| 37311 | $860 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,540 | $1,620 |
| 37315 | $1,600 | $1,670 | $1,820 | $2,250 | $2,390 |
| 37336 | $920 | $970 | $1,210 | $1,490 | $1,610 |
| 37338 | $810 | $830 | $1,020 | $1,230 | $1,370 |
| 37341 | $1,270 | $1,320 | $1,440 | $1,780 | $1,890 |
| 37343 | $1,350 | $1,410 | $1,530 | $1,890 | $2,010 |
| 37350 | $1,540 | $1,610 | $1,750 | $2,160 | $2,300 |
| 37351 | $1,240 | $1,300 | $1,410 | $1,750 | $1,850 |
| 37353 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,630 | $1,710 |
| 37363 | $1,600 | $1,670 | $1,820 | $2,250 | $2,390 |
| 37373 | $1,140 | $1,190 | $1,310 | $1,630 | $1,740 |
| 37377 | $1,300 | $1,360 | $1,480 | $1,830 | $1,950 |
| 37379 | $1,040 | $1,080 | $1,180 | $1,460 | $1,550 |
| 37402 | $1,290 | $1,340 | $1,460 | $1,810 | $1,920 |
| 37403 | $1,430 | $1,490 | $1,620 | $2,000 | $2,130 |
| 37404 | $1,120 | $1,170 | $1,270 | $1,570 | $1,670 |
| 37405 | $1,490 | $1,550 | $1,690 | $2,090 | $2,220 |
| 37406 | $1,020 | $1,070 | $1,160 | $1,430 | $1,520 |
| 37407 | $1,000 | $1,040 | $1,130 | $1,400 | $1,490 |
| 37408 | $1,490 | $1,550 | $1,690 | $2,090 | $2,220 |
| 37409 | $1,270 | $1,320 | $1,440 | $1,780 | $1,890 |
| 37410 | $940 | $980 | $1,070 | $1,320 | $1,410 |
| 37411 | $1,110 | $1,160 | $1,260 | $1,560 | $1,660 |
| 37412 | $1,170 | $1,220 | $1,330 | $1,650 | $1,750 |
| 37415 | $1,320 | $1,380 | $1,500 | $1,860 | $1,970 |
| 37416 | $1,140 | $1,190 | $1,290 | $1,600 | $1,700 |
| 37419 | $1,100 | $1,150 | $1,250 | $1,550 | $1,640 |
| 37421 | $1,520 | $1,590 | $1,730 | $2,140 | $2,270 |
| 37450 | $1,270 | $1,320 | $1,440 | $1,780 | $1,890 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Chattanooga Housing Authority
801 N Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Phone: (423) 752-4893
Official website: chahousing.org
Email updates
About Chattanooga Housing Authority
Overview
The Chattanooga Housing Authority operates 1,849 public housing units and administers 3,919 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 4,364 households. With an occupancy rate of 78%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a combined housing assistance provider in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
Scale and standing
The Chattanooga Housing Authority ranks fifth in the state of Tennessee by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 25 authorities with voucher programs. This places it among the larger providers in the state, reflecting its significant role in housing assistance. In comparison, the authority manages more vouchers than most other local agencies, including those in nearby cities like Cleveland and Bledsoe County.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,010 to $1,900, with an average of $1,435. This is higher than the state average of $1,227. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 37350 at $1,900, while the lowest is in ZIP code 37338 at $1,010.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.