Applications & Guidelines

Community Development Block Grant COVID Funds  

CDBG-CV Application Instructions

CDBG-CV Application

Housing Programs (Accepting Applications on a Continuous Basis) 

A comprehensive list of programs for the preservation and production of affordable housing can be found below.

Summary of Programs

Required Forms and Applications for ALL Housing Projects (except Rapid Rental Repair and Landlord Renovation Program; see program descriptions below)

Intent to Apply Form

Environmental Review Application

Uniform Relocation Act Information

URA Voluntary Acquisition Notice

Section 3 Business Concern Certification

Section 3 Resident Certification

Chattanooga Affordable Housing Fund (CAHF)

The Chattanooga Affordable Housing Fund leverages Federal, State, and private dollars for the preservation and production of affordable housing for target households earning up to 80% of area median income (AMI) for rental and 120% AMI for homeownership. The application process is ongoing, and projects are presented to the Health, Educational, and Housing Facilities Board (HEB) for consideration.

Overview and Guidelines

Application for CAHF

HOME Affordable Rental and Homeowner Housing 

Through this program, the Housing and Community Investment Division seeks partners in the preservation and production of affordable rental and owner-occupied housing units in the city.

This program is designed for non-profit and for-profit developers who wish to create or preserve affordable housing. Maximum funding not to exceed $40,000 per unit.

The City accepts applications from qualified non-profit and for-profit developers to produce and/or preserve affordable housing using HOME funds.

Funding for a project can be 50% of project costs, up to a maximum of $40,000 per unit. Higher funding limits can be considered for entities using CHDO set-aside funds in a project. All assisted projects must serve households meeting income eligibility guidelines and be located within the city limits of Chattanooga.

Applications for funding will be accepted on a rolling basis, and funds are awarded on a first come first served basis until all grant funds are allocated.

Prior to completing a full application, to preliminarily determine whether a proposed project is eligible, interested applicants can start by completing and submitting an Intent to Apply.

For questions, please contact the Housing and Community Investment Division at hci@chattanooga.gov.  

Overview and Guidelines 

Application for HOME funds

Development Template (Pro Forma)

Guide to Completing Development Template (Pro Forma)

2023 HOME Rent and Income Limits

Rehab/Development Cost & Specifications

Landlord Renovation Program - Vacant Units Only

This program is for landlords with vacant, substandard rental units they wish to renovate. Landlords can receive a grant to cover 50% of renovation costs, up to $17,000. The actual amount depends upon the number of bedrooms and the cost of renovation.  For questions, please contact Joshua Huffman at jhuffman@chattanooga.gov. 

Landlord Renovation Application

2023 CDBG Rent and Income Limits

Rapid Rental Repair Program - Vacant Units Only

The Housing and Community Investment Division has a new program called Rapid Rental Repair, which assists landlords with rental unit turnover repairs. The maximum grant amount is $4,900 per unit. There is a 5-unit maximum. Typical expenses eligible for reimbursement include the replacement of appliances such as stoves and refrigerators, patching of cracks and holes, repairing doors/windows, etc. Email a completed application with the required attachments to jhuffman@chattanooga.gov.

For questions, please contact Joshua Huffman at jhuffman@chattanooga.gov. 

Rapid Rental Repair Program One Page Description

Rapid Rental Repair Complete Description

Rapid Rental Repair Program Application

Residential Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Program

The Residential PILOT Program is a financial incentive, which is designed to encourage multi-family rental development by freezing property taxes at the predevelopment level for a predetermined period of time.

PILOT Application and Guidelines

PILOT Evaluation and Scoring Sheet

PILOT Information Sheet

Annual PILOT Report