PROJECT DESCRIPTION
For emergency actions immediately necessary to safeguard against imminent danger to human life, health or safety, or to protect property from further structural damage (such as when a property has been damaged by a natural disaster, fire, or structural collapse).
What Type of Repairs are Available?
- New Roof
- Painting
- New Windows
- Septic tank and drain field repair
- New Flooring
- Updated Heating
- Updated Plumbing
- Rewiring or other electrical work
- Water and Sewer Connection
- And much, much more...
How Much Will I Have to Pay?
To make your home more comfortable and safe, CAC has assistance available to qualified low income homeowners. The Knox County CAC program offers 5 and 10 year 0% interest loans with payments based upon household income.
How Do I Qualify for Home Repair?
- You must be a resident of Knox County (living outside the Knoxville city limts).
- Your property value must be below $150,000.
- You must meet income eligibility requirements.
Water/Sewer Program
The water/sewer program provides assistance to eligible households to connect to the public water system, to install a sanitary sewer system or to construct or repair a septic tank and drain field. This assistance is available to those eligible residents who have access to existing service. with the Water/Sewer Program:
- Loan is interest free with 20% forgiven annually over a five-year period
- Full loan repayment is required only if assisted property owner no longer occupies assisted house or becomes delinquent on Knox County Taxes
- Loans will be secured by a promissory note and deed of trust.
