Serving Knoxville and Knox County since 1936. We provide high-quality affordable housing, administer vital Section 8 programs, and direct downtown redevelopment initiatives.
As the public housing authority and redevelopment agency for Knoxville and Knox County, KCDC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as a high-performing public housing authority. We steward more than 3,700 municipal units across 20 properties, and oversee the equitable distribution of 4,000 Section 8 vouchers.
KCDC Communities offer high-quality, stable, and affordable housing in supportive neighborhood settings. These programs are specifically engineered to accommodate families, elderly, and disabled low-income residents.
Administering structural housing assistance to low-income families in the private rental market. This includes specialized Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH), homeownership paths, and Family Self-Sufficiency programs.
Acting as the redevelopment arm for the City of Knoxville. We oversee the approval of tax increment financing (TIF), payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT), and urban conservation plans that direct critical investment into the region.
July 25, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at KCDC’s Main Office.
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Thursday, July 27, 5:00p.m.
07/23/2026 5:00 pm
KCDC's Main Office
07/30/2026 5:00 pm
KCDC's Main Office
Stewardship is built on systematic design. We manage and lease more than 3,700 homes custom-fit for safety, accessibility, and community pride.
All KCDC properties, communities, and administrative facilities are 100% Smoke-Free. We prioritize respiratory health and environmental safety.
"KCDC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as a high-performing public housing authority."
National HUD Performance Standard Assessment
For public records, Section 8 administrative updates, community applications, or redevelopment partnership requests, please contact our intake team.