Emergency Repair Program Information for Grantees and Grant Administrators

The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA), upon approval of its Board of Directors, allocates $2.7 million annually for the Emergency Repair Program (ERP). The Emergency Repair Program is designed to correct, repair,or replace an essential system and/or critical structural problem forhomeowners who are either elderly (age 60 or over) or disabled. The purpose of ERP is to stabilize thehomeowner’s residence by making essential repairs to make the home morelivable. This is not a comprehensive homeowner rehabilitation program.

ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

Assistance is available to individual homeownersin the form of a grant. The grant doesnot require that a lien be placed against the property and there is nocompliance period. The maximum grantamount is $10,000. Homeowners may applythrough one of the nine administering agencies. Interested parties should contact the agency that serves their county of residence for further information.

Current Program Information

• 2019 ERP Program Description
• ERP Program Manual

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Start-up Forms:

• Form 1 - Signature Form
• Form 4 - Nondiscrimination Form
• W-9 (fillable)
• ACH Form

Applicant Documents:

• Homeowner Application
• Disclosure
• Contract for Emergency Repair

Draw Request Forms:

• ERP Pay Request Checklist
• Draw Request Form
• Form 9 - Certification of Administrative Expenditures
• Travel Log
• 2019 ERP Work Write-Up & Permit Worksheet
• Certificate of Completion and Final Inspection
• ERP Inspection Invoice
• Volunteer Labor Form
• ERP Close-Out Form

Helpful Resources

• HOME Income Limits
• State of Tennessee Licensed Contractor and Inspector Look-Up Tool
• List of State Certified Codes Inspectors
• State Residential Building Permit Application
• List of Electrical Permit Issuing Agents
• List of Exempt Electrical Jurisdictions
• EPA Lead Safe Certified Firm Look-Up Tool
• EPA RRP Training Class Look-Up Tool
• EPA RRP Frequently Asked Questions

For more information, contact THDA Community Programs at 615-815-2030.

Additional Resources

	Telling Your Story : A Communications Guide A great little booklet we've written with tips on how you can effectively publicize the work you're doing within your community. As you increase awareness with the public and local officials, the greater support you will have, and the likelihood of gaining additional funding for future projects increases.
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