Program: Combined · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,811 · Households served: 1,472 · Occupancy: 81% · ZIP codes served: 12
The Kingsport Housing and Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) is a voucher-only housing authority, administering 1,811 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 1,472 households, with an occupancy rate of 81%. The authority operates under a Combined program type, integrating various housing assistance efforts to serve the community effectively.
Among the 25 housing authorities in Tennessee that manage Section 8 vouchers, the Kingsport Housing and Redevelopment Authority ranks 6th by voucher count. Within its service area, which includes 12 ZIP codes, KHRA is the largest provider, outpacing peers like Bristol Housing, which manages 200 vouchers. This positions KHRA as a significant resource for affordable housing in the region.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the Kingsport area ranges from $940 to $1,430, with an average of $1,092. This is below the state average of $1,227. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 37686 at $1,430, while the lowest is in ZIP code 37857 at $940.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37617 | $760 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,370 | $1,460 |
| 37618 | $790 | $880 | $1,140 | $1,440 | $1,530 |
| 37620 | $750 | $830 | $1,070 | $1,350 | $1,440 |
| 37656 | $860 | $880 | $1,130 | $1,370 | $1,500 |
| 37659 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,380 | $1,660 | $1,830 |
| 37660 | $810 | $910 | $1,170 | $1,470 | $1,570 |
| 37663 | $800 | $880 | $1,140 | $1,440 | $1,530 |
| 37664 | $730 | $810 | $1,050 | $1,320 | $1,410 |
| 37665 | $690 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,340 |
| 37686 | $970 | $1,080 | $1,390 | $1,750 | $1,870 |
| 37694 | $800 | $810 | $1,020 | $1,260 | $1,400 |
| 37857 | $690 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,340 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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