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Kingsport Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Kingsport Housing and Redevelopment Authority is based in Kingsport, Sullivan County, TN and administers 1,811 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code TN006. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,472. Occupancy: 81%. ZIP codes served: 12.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Kingsport Housing and Redevelopment Authority
- Agency Plan & Property Management Plan Update – Preference for Working FamiliesKHRA is implementing a new local waiting list preference for working families in their Housing Choice Voucher Admin Plan and Property Management Plan, effective April 1, 2026.
- KHRA Names Michael Price as New Executive DirectorKHRA has appointed Michael Price as the new Executive Director, who will start in June 2026 after Terry Cunningham's retirement.
- Admin Plan Update – Residency PreferenceKHRA is adding a new local waiting list preference to the Housing Choice Voucher Admin Plan, effective April 1, 2026.
- Executive Director, Terry W Cunningham, Announces RetirementAfter over 30 years of service, KHRA Executive Director Terry Cunningham has announced his retirement effective June 2026.
- KHRA Offices will open 10am Tue, 2/3/26 due to inclement weatherKHRA offices will open at 10:00 am on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 due to inclement weather.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Kingsport Housing and Redevelopment Authority
906 E Sevier Ave, Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: (423) 245-0135
Official website: kingsporthousing.org
Email updates
About Kingsport Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Bristol HousingBristol, TN, 200 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.