THDA to pilot project‑based vouchers at 5% to ease placement for voucher holders

Jul 24, 2025

The Tennessee Housing Development Agency told the joint Government Operations Committee it will begin project‑basing an initial 5% of Housing Choice Vouchers to create units for voucher holders unable to find landlords; officials said HUD allows up to 20% and the program aims to expand if successful.

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The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) told the joint Government Operations Committee on July 23 that it will begin using project‑based vouchers (PBVs) for an initial 5% of its Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) allocations as a way to create housing opportunities for voucher holders who cannot find willing landlords.

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