On May 2, TN LEG proposed rule on project-based housing vouchers.
TN LEG Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) proposed rule to establish Project-Based Voucher (PBV) program to allocate housing vouchers to housing units.
Established project-based voucher under the broader housing choice voucher program.
Provisions codified TN LEG 0770-01-05-.46, project based voucher program.
Document dated May 2, received from TN LEG May 8, summarized on May 13, 2025.
Rule Provisions
Established project-based voucher by attaching voucher funding to designated housing units rather than individual tenant vouchers, in alignment with HUDs 24 CFR 983.
Up to 20% of THDA's vouchers can be project-based, with an additional 10% allowed for housing serving homeless, veterans, elderly, disabled, or youth exiting foster care.
Includes detailed criteria for selecting eligible housing units based on unit status and sites, with attention to deconcentrating poverty, ensuring environmental compliance.
Owners must maintain housing standards, adhere to accessibility, fair housing laws, undergo inspections, may be required to pay Davis-Bacon wages in larger projects.
Included protections for in-place families, allows preference for populations needing supportive services, enforces strict eligibility and fair housing guidelines for tenants.
