Situated in northeastern TennesseeLocated in the nation's heartland, the State of Tennessee is a land as rich and diverse as the people who live there. In fact, Tennessee residents think of their state as divided into three Grand Divi... More in the famed Tri-Cities area, the city of Kingsport is home to over 300,000 people, offering plenty of shopping, dining, and things to do. If you’re looking for affordable housingIn general, housing for which the occupant(s) is/are paying no more than 30 percent of his or her income for gross housing costs, including utilities. Please note that some jurisdictions may define af... More near Kingsport, TN, here are five things you can do to narrow your search.
Determine your budget
First things first: you need to know how much you can afford in rent. Optimally, your rent should be between 25 and 30 percent of your total monthly income (including you, your spouse, roommates, etc). Any more than this, and you could run into financial difficulty trying to make rent.
Qualify for affordable housingIn general, housing for which the occupant(s) is/are paying no more than 30 percent of his or her income for gross housing costs, including utilities. Please note that some jurisdictions may define af... More options
If you’re concerned about affording rent in Kingsport, don’t despair: there are a number of affordable housingIn general, housing for which the occupant(s) is/are paying no more than 30 percent of his or her income for gross housing costs, including utilities. Please note that some jurisdictions may define af... More options available. If your income is low (or if you’re on a fixed incomeFixed Income is periodic payments at reasonably predictable levels from one or more of the following sources:
• Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Supplemental Disability Insurance... More), you may qualify for certain designated low-income properties or subsidized income-restricted housing, which gives you access to affordable options others might not get. Check with the Kingsport Housing and Redevelopment Authority to see if you qualify.
Determine the amenitiesAre desirable or useful features on/in a property or unit. Please Note: All the Amenities that are featured at a property is listed at the bottom of the individual property’s page under the “Ameni... More you want or need
Once you know your budget and have qualified for low-income housing, make a list of amenitiesAre desirable or useful features on/in a property or unit. Please Note: All the Amenities that are featured at a property is listed at the bottom of the individual property’s page under the “Ameni... More or features you want or need. (For example, the number of bedrooms, equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, central air, laundry, clubhouse, etc.) One idea is to make two lists — a “must have” list and a “nice to have” list. Look for properties that have most or all of your “must have” items and perhaps some things on your “nice to have” list. You might not tick every box on both lists, but you’ll be able to keep track of the properties that come close.
Look at different neighborhoods
What part of town do you want to live in? Do you need to be close to work, or to public transportation? Narrow your search down to a few Kingsport neighborhoods within your budget or price point.
Look at apartments within your budget
Finally, narrow your search down to a few apartment complexes, go to those properties and take a tour. Get a feel for the community and note how many features and amenitiesAre desirable or useful features on/in a property or unit. Please Note: All the Amenities that are featured at a property is listed at the bottom of the individual property’s page under the “Ameni... More tick the boxes on your lists.
If you need affordable housingIn general, housing for which the occupant(s) is/are paying no more than 30 percent of his or her income for gross housing costs, including utilities. Please note that some jurisdictions may define af... More near Kingsport, TN, Olympia ManagementOlympia Management, Inc. exists to meet the needs of the affordable housing community by providing top-quality living conditions, excellent management, compassionate interaction with tenants, and cons... More invites you to check out our King’s View property at 901 Larry Neil Way. Located minutes from downtown Kingsport, this income restrictedThere is a maximum upper limit that the prospective tenant's income cannot exceed for them to be eligible for this property. Prospective tenants' incomes must be within the defined range to qualify fo... More complex offers comfortable 1-3 bedroom floor plans, kitchen appliances, washer/dryer and more, and our landscaped grounds include a clubhouse, picnic area and beautiful views of the city. To schedule a tour, contact Olympia ManagementOlympia Management, Inc. exists to meet the needs of the affordable housing community by providing top-quality living conditions, excellent management, compassionate interaction with tenants, and cons... More at 256-894-2382.