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Knoxville's Community Development Corp.
Knoxville's Community Development Corp. is based in Knoxville, Knox County, TN and administers 4,251 Section 8 vouchers and 188 public housing units.
HUD PHA code TN003. Program type: Combined. Households served: 3,196. Occupancy: 75%. ZIP codes served: 31.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-12-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCDC ADOPTED VOUCHER PAYMENT STANDARD AT 100% OF FMR | $1,177 | $1,184 | $1,471 | $1,864 | $2,172 | $2,497 |
| KCDC ADOPTED SAFMR VOUCHER PAYMENT STANDARD AT 100% OF SAFMR (exception area) | $1,220 | $1,230 | $1,530 | $1,940 | $2,260 | $2,599 |
| KCDC ADOPTED SAFMR VOUCHER PAYMENT STANDARD AT 110% OF SAFMR (exception area) | $1,837 | $1,694 | $2,299 | $1,848 | $2,651 | $3,566 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment), effective 2025-10-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $18 | $21 | $23 | $26 | $28 |
| Heating (Bottled Gas) | $66 | $77 | $89 | $100 | $111 |
| Heating (Electric) | $15 | $18 | $24 | $30 | $35 |
| Heating (Electric – Heat Pump) | $13 | $16 | $19 | $21 | $23 |
| Heating (Fuel Oil) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Heating (Other) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $14 | $14 | $16 | $18 | $19 |
| Cooking (Bottled Gas) | $10 | $12 | $17 | $22 | $27 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $5 | $6 | $9 | $11 | $14 |
| Cooking (Other) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other Electric | $39 | $43 | $52 | $60 | $69 |
| Air Conditioning | $7 | $8 | $11 | $14 | $17 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $7 | $8 | $12 | $15 | $19 |
| Water Heating (Bottled Gas) | $23 | $27 | $39 | $51 | $62 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $12 | $14 | $18 | $22 | $26 |
| Water Heating (Fuel Oil) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Latest from Knoxville's Community Development Corp.
- KCDC’s Ben Bentley earns national professional of the year awardKCDC's Ben Bentley has been recognized as national professional of the year.
- KCDC officially opens The Gallery at Beaumont mixed-use developmentKCDC has opened The Gallery at Beaumont, a new mixed-use development.
- KCDC and City of Knoxville to host second feedback session on future of former Public Safety Building siteKCDC and the City of Knoxville will hold a second feedback session to discuss plans for the former Public Safety Building site.
- KCDC achieves continued accreditation by National Institute of Governmental Purchasing over 20-year spanKCDC has maintained its accreditation from the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing for 20 consecutive years.
- KCDC and City of Knoxville to host community block party and info session on former Public Safety Building siteKCDC and the City of Knoxville will host a community block party and information session about the former Public Safety Building site.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37709 | $850 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,550 | $1,590 |
| 37721 | $1,010 | $1,020 | $1,250 | $1,610 | $1,880 |
| 37754 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,280 | $1,600 | $1,840 |
| 37764 | $1,120 | $1,120 | $1,320 | $1,700 | $1,750 |
| 37772 | $1,330 | $1,330 | $1,670 | $2,090 | $2,400 |
| 37779 | $920 | $920 | $1,160 | $1,450 | $1,660 |
| 37806 | $810 | $810 | $1,020 | $1,280 | $1,460 |
| 37807 | $900 | $900 | $1,130 | $1,410 | $1,630 |
| 37830 | $1,120 | $1,120 | $1,400 | $1,770 | $2,010 |
| 37849 | $1,090 | $1,090 | $1,370 | $1,710 | $1,970 |
| 37853 | $870 | $880 | $1,100 | $1,380 | $1,580 |
| 37871 | $840 | $850 | $1,050 | $1,310 | $1,580 |
| 37902 | $1,510 | $1,520 | $1,900 | $2,380 | $2,730 |
| 37909 | $1,160 | $1,170 | $1,460 | $1,830 | $2,100 |
| 37912 | $1,090 | $1,090 | $1,370 | $1,710 | $1,970 |
| 37914 | $1,060 | $1,070 | $1,340 | $1,680 | $1,930 |
| 37915 | $950 | $960 | $1,200 | $1,500 | $1,730 |
| 37916 | $1,200 | $1,210 | $1,510 | $1,890 | $2,170 |
| 37917 | $1,270 | $1,280 | $1,600 | $2,000 | $2,300 |
| 37918 | $1,160 | $1,170 | $1,460 | $1,830 | $2,100 |
| 37919 | $1,380 | $1,390 | $1,740 | $2,180 | $2,500 |
| 37920 | $1,100 | $1,110 | $1,390 | $1,740 | $2,000 |
| 37921 | $1,210 | $1,210 | $1,520 | $1,900 | $2,190 |
| 37922 | $1,660 | $1,670 | $2,090 | $2,610 | $3,010 |
| 37923 | $1,400 | $1,410 | $1,770 | $2,210 | $2,550 |
| 37924 | $1,060 | $1,070 | $1,340 | $1,680 | $1,930 |
| 37929 | $1,220 | $1,230 | $1,540 | $1,930 | $2,220 |
| 37931 | $1,470 | $1,480 | $1,850 | $2,310 | $2,660 |
| 37932 | $1,520 | $1,530 | $1,920 | $2,400 | $2,760 |
| 37934 | $1,750 | $1,770 | $2,210 | $2,760 | $3,180 |
| 37938 | $1,180 | $1,190 | $1,490 | $1,860 | $2,140 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Knoxville's Community Development Corp.
901 N Broadway St, Knoxville, TN 37917
Phone: (865) 403-1100
Official website: kcdc.org
Email updates
About Knoxville's Community Development Corp.
Overview
Knoxville's Community Development Corp. operates 188 public housing units and administers 4,251 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 3,196 households. The occupancy rate stands at 75%, and the agency runs a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
Knoxville's Community Development Corp. ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Knoxville area, with 4,251 Section 8 vouchers. It is also the fourth-largest voucher provider in the state, out of 25 authorities. For comparison, the East Tennessee Human Resource Agency, another local peer, administers 847 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,070 to $2,210, with an average of $1,463. This is higher than the state average of $1,227. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 37934 at $2,210, while the lowest is in ZIP code 37853 at $1,070.
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.
- East Tennessee Human Resource AgencyKnoxville, TN, 847 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.