Bytha Kilgore

This Administrative Plan for the Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (PHA) outlines policies for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, ensuring compliance with HUD requirements and federal laws. Key areas include defining family eligibility, managing the application process and waiting list, and detailing briefing and voucher issuance procedures. The plan emphasizes fair housing, equal opportunity, and accessibility for persons with disabilities and limited English proficiency, aiming to provide safe, decent, and sanitary housing conditions and promote self-sufficiency for very low-income families.

The public hearing will discuss the adoption of a Redevelopment Plan for the Downtown Kingsport Redevelopment District, including the use of tax increment financing for a redevelopment project located at 435 and 447 Main Street, Kingsport, Tennessee. It also includes discussion on an amendment to the existing Redevelopment Plan for the Downtown Kingsport Redevelopment District. Other items related to the Downtown Kingsport Redevelopment District and the Centennial Row Redevelopment Project will also be discussed.

This Annual PHA Plan outlines the Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority's policies, rules, and requirements for its operations and services, aiming to serve low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income families. Key strategic areas include maintaining community transformation and empowerment, striving for High Performer Status, and actively furthering fair housing through nondiscrimination, equal opportunity for persons with disabilities, and improved access for individuals with Limited English Proficiency. The plan also details revisions to various operational and programmatic elements such as housing needs, eligibility, financial resources, and rent determination.