Consolidated Planning

Consolidated Planning

THDA Public Notice: Now Accepting Public Comments on the State of Tennessee's 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and the FY 25-26 Annual Action Plan 

On behalf of the State of Tennessee, the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) has completed a draft of the State’s 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for housing and community development in Tennessee. The Plan includes the State’s application for funds, strategic plan, and goals for five U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant programs:

•         Community Development Block Grant (CDBG, administered by TN Department of Economic and Community Development)

•         HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME, administered by THDA)

•         Housing Trust Fund (HTF, administered by THDA)

•         Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG, administered by THDA)

•         Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA, administered by TN Department of Health)

These programs support a variety of housing and community development efforts throughout Tennessee for the benefit of low- and moderate-income households. 

The State is required to prepare and submit a Consolidated Plan to HUD every five years. This new Plan will be submitted in May 2025. The Needs Assessment section outlines some of Tennessee’s current housing and infrastructure needs. The Market Analysis section reports to what extent the current housing market and supply are meeting Tennesseans’ needs. The Strategic Plan section sets housing and community development goals. The Annual Action Plan details how the State’s grant programs will distribute approximately $50-60 million in annual federal funding in pursuit of these goals. 

Citizens are encouraged to review and make comments on the Plan from March 5 - April 19, 2025.  

Read the summary here.

Read the full text.

Comment here.

Here are the details for the public hearing:

Thursday, April 17, 2025,1:00 – 2:00 PM CST
Tennessee Tower, Nashville Room, 312 Rosa L. Parks Ave., Nashville, TN 37203

The building is ADA accessible with ground-level entry on the second floor. 
Additionally, participants can join the public meeting virtually using this link.

For questions and accommodations, contact Amara Mattingly at research@thda.org.

 

Aviso Público de THDA: Ahora Aceptando Comentarios Públicos Sobre Estado de Tennessee 2025-2029 Plan Consolidado y FY 25-26 Plan de Acción Anual 

En nombre del Estado de Tennessee, la Agencia de Desarrollo de Vivienda de Tennessee (THDA, por sus siglas en inglés) ha completado un borrador del Plan Consolidado del Estado 2025-2029 y el Plan de Acción Anual 2025-2026 para la vivienda y el desarrollo comunitario en Tennessee. El Plan incluye la solicitud de fondos del Estado, el plan estratégico y los objetivos para cinco programas de subvenciones del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (HUD, por sus siglas en inglés):

•         Subvención en bloque para el desarrollo comunitario (CDBG, administrada por el Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Comunitario de TN)

•         Programa HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME, administrado por la THDA)

•         Fondo Fiduciario para la Vivienda (HTF, administrado por la THDA)

•         Subvención para Soluciones de Emergencia (ESG, administrada por la THDA)

•         Oportunidades de Vivienda para Personas con SIDA (HOPWA, administrado por el Departamento de Salud de TN)

Estos programas apoyan diversos esfuerzos de desarrollo de viviendas y comunidades en todo Tennessee en beneficio de los hogares con ingresos bajos y moderados. 

El Estado está requerido a preparar y presentar un Plan Consolidado al HUD cada cinco años. Este Plan nuevo se presentará en mayo de 2025. La sección de Evaluación de Necesidades describe algunas de las necesidades actuales de Tennessee en materia de vivienda e infraestructuras. La sección de Análisis del Mercado informa en qué medida el mercado y la oferta de viviendas actuales satisfacen las necesidades de los habitantes de Tennessee. La sección Plan Estratégico establece los objetivos de vivienda y desarrollo comunitario. El Plan de Acción Anual detalla cómo los programas de subvención del Estado distribuirán aproximadamente 50-60 millones de dólares anuales de financiación federal en la consecución de estos objetivos. 

Se anima a los ciudadanos a revisar y hacer comentarios sobre el Plan deal 5 de marzo al 19 de abril de 2025. 

Visión general.

Haga clic aquí para comentar.

Los detalles de la reunión pública figuran a continuación:

jueves, 17 de abril de 2025, 1:00 - 2:00 PM CST 

Tennessee Tower, Nashville Room, 312 Rosa L. Parks Ave., Nashville, TN 37203

El edificio cuenta con accesibilidad ADA con entrada a nivel del suelo en el segundo piso.  

Además, los participantes pueden asistir virtualmente a la reunión pública mediante este enlace.

Si tiene preguntas o necesita algún ajuste comuníquese con Amara Mattingly en research@thda.org.

 

Instructions for Placing a Request for a Certification of Consistency with the State of Tennessee’s Consolidated Plan

Public Housing Authorities, Continuum of Care applicants and applicants to other affordable housing grant/loan programs (e.g. the Federal Home Loan Bank) are required to gain certification from the jurisdiction in which their grant will do their work that the proposed activity is consistent with the jurisdiction’s HUD Consolidated Plan.

When requesting a certification of consistency with the state’s Consolidated Plan, please supply the following information to ensure that Tennessee Housing Development Agency has the information needed to certify.


Overall Summary of the Activities/Project Proposed

  • The brief summary should not exceed two (2) pages in length and should include information on the types of activities proposed, project location, funding sources, amount of funds requested and the benefit(s) provided to recipients.
  • If information in the overall summary is insufficient, THDA will contact the applicant for additional information.
  • If project or activities include demolition of public housing units, applicants should submit detailed information including, but not limited to, the following:
  • Housing market analysis that demonstrates an existing supply of available affordable housing in the community.
  • Proof of resident public hearing with resident comments.
  • Number and types of units to be demolished (one-bedroom, multi-units, etc.)
  • Demographics of and number of families being displaced.
  • A plan indicating where residents will move once units are demolished.
  • A plan for construction of replacement/new units if applicable. Also, note if former residents will receive preference for new units.

If demolition is proposed, PHAs should submit plans for approval at least one month prior to submission of their plan to HUD. Additional information may be required.


Brief description of how the PHA or proposed project contributes to affirmatively furthering fair housing

The state’s certification must show how the activities proposed contribute to affirmatively furthering fair housing. A sentence or two describing this for the certification is helpful to getting the certification finalized. More information may also be included in the summary to help explain the anticipated fair housing implications.


Certification of Consistency Request Form

Please fill out the appropriate request form and submit it with the overall summary.

The most up to date forms can be found at the HUD website by clicking:

Here for the certification for PHAs (HUD Form 50077-SL)

Here for applicants for HUD funding to be certified consistent (Form HUD-2991)

Here for CoC applicants to be certified consistent (Form HUD-2991 CoC Program Competition)

Please allow THDA a minimum of two weeks (minimum of one month for demolition) to review all requests and have certifications returned. All requests for Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan forms should be sent via email to research@thda.org.

Questions? Please contact research@thda.org

What is the Consolidated Plan?

The Consolidated Plan combines the planning, application, and reporting processes for five U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant programs:

These funds are utilized to support a variety of housing and community development programs and projects throughout Tennessee, primarily for the benefit of low- and moderate-income households. As a recipient of these funds, the State is required to prepare and submit a Consolidated Plan to HUD every five years. The newest Consolidated Plan covers 2020-2024.

The Consolidated Plan examines the current housing situation, explore the housing and community development needs of the State, and set priorities for spending HUD grant monies. This document serves as a guide in helping the State of Tennessee meet affordable housing, community development, economic development, public service, and fair housing needs over the next five years. The Consolidated Plan also addresses the changing external factors influencing existing programs and the need to be accountable for the resources Tennessee has been granted or will coordinate.


State of Tennessee Consolidated Plans

Access the TN 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Appendix (Part I & Part II)

2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Approval Letter

Access the TN 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan Appendix HERE

2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and 2015-2016 Action Plan Approval Letter


State of Tennessee Annual Action Plans

The Consolidated Plan is carried out through Annual Action Plans, which provide a concise summary of the actions, activities, and the specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified by the Consolidated Plan.


State of Tennessee Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports (CAPER)

The State of Tennessee reports on accomplishments and progress toward Consolidated Plan goals in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

 


CAPER Approval Letter


Housing Trust Fund

The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) is charged with developing a National Housing Trust Fund Allocation Plan, which was incorporated into the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan on August 16, 2016. The National Housing Trust Fund (HTF) is a new federal formula grant program provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Funds will be distributed to the State of Tennessee to produce, preserve, rehabilitate, and operate housing affordable to extremely low-income households earning less than 30 percent of the area median income. The State of Tennessee will receive $3 million in the first year of the HTF.

HTF Allocation Plan FY 2017-18 (Final, with Appendices)

HTF Allocation Plan FY 2016-17

Attachments to the HTF Allocation Plan FY 2016-17

Substantial Amendment - Executive Summary

 


HOME Investment Partnership Program

Administered by Tennessee Housing Development Agency, the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) provides formula grants to States and localities that communities use - often in partnership with local nonprofit groups - to fund a wide range of activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to low-income people. HOME is the largest Federal block grant to state and local governments designed exclusively to create affordable housing for low-income households.


Community Development Block Grant Program

Administered by TN Department of Economic and Community Development, the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) is a flexible program that provides communities with resources to address a wide range of unique community development needs. The CDBG program is one of the longest continuously run programs at HUD and provides annual grants on a formula basis to the State of Tennessee.

 

Emergency Solutions Grant Program

Tennessee Housing Development Agency administers the federally-funded Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program to help improve the quality of emergency shelters for the homeless; to help meet the costs of operating and maintaining emergency shelters; to provide essential services so that homeless individuals have access to the assistance they need to improve their situation; to provide street outreach services to the homeless; and to provide emergency intervention assistance and rapid re-housing services to prevent homelessness and to obtain permanent housing.


Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program

Administered by TN Department of Health, the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Program is the only Federal program dedicated to the housing needs of people living with HIV/AIDS. Under the HOPWA Program, HUD makes grants to local communities, States, and nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families.


Citizen Participation Plan

The Citizen Participation Plan is the strategy for public participation that incorporates citizen input into the planning, implementation, coordination, and assessment of Tennessee’s projects and activities. Access this plan here: Citizen Participation Plan

As part of the Tennessee 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan, a web-based Housing and Community Needs Survey was conducted from February 4th to March 2nd of 2015. The survey was completed by 671 respondents, representing every county in Tennessee. Individuals solicited for participation included elected officials, state and local governing bodies, representatives of housing groups, minority organizations, disability resource groups, real estate and property management associations, banking entities, and other groups involved in the housing and development fields.

 


Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice

Analysis of Impediments (AI) is a review of impediments or barriers that affect the rights of fair housing choice. It covers public and private policies, practices, and procedures affecting housing choice. Impediments to fair housing choice are defined as any actions, omissions, or decisions that restrict, or have the effect of restricting, the availability of housing choices, based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, or creed.

Questions or comments about the TN Consolidated Plan? Contact Research and Planning.