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A new way to search for low-cost housing

City of Chattanooga launches affordable housing search tool

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“We’re making great strides in expanding access to affordable housing in our city, and this tool is designed to help pair that supply with folks in our community who need it, " said Mayor Tim Kelly. | Screenshot via City of Chattanooga
Mayor Tim Kelly recently unveiled the City of Chattanooga’s first-ever Affordable Housing Search Tool — an interactive, data-driven resource created in collaboration with Bloomberg’s City Alliance.

The search tool is designed to help connect housing providers with prospective tenants who qualify.

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This tool allows you to hover over the properties to find contact information and more details.

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Screenshot via City of Chattanooga

How it works

  • Step one | Select the number of individuals living in your household.
  • Step two | Enter your estimated annual household income.
  • Step three | Click a property icon on the map to discover more information.
Based on the information provided, a list of matching low-cost housing options will appear on the interactive map. Navigate through the list to find contact information, property details, and insight into the area (such as the nearest grocery store + hospital).

Things to note

  • This tool is meant to serve as a point of reference (meaning certain providers may not have available units at the time of the search, but potential tenants will be able to contact them for future openings).
  • This tool is not a comprehensive map of all available low-cost housing options in Chattanooga.
  • Currently, the listings provided are those that offer subsidized housing through City of Chattanooga grants (and not many providers who accept housing vouchers).
As the tool is still in its launch phase, the hope is that as more people become aware + use the tool, more providers will want to be listed — resulting in a more comprehensive database.

“It doesn’t matter what the affordable housing supply looks like if those who need it can’t find it,” said Mayor Tim Kelly. “This is another step in the right direction as we continue working toward ensuring that every Chattanoogan can find a place to call home.”
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Events
Today, Aug. 28
  • Putt-Putt in the Park | Monday, Aug. 28 | 5-8 p.m. | Imagination Station Park, 4910 Swinyar Dr., Ooltewah | Free | Play a round of golf on a nine-hole course + enjoy giant yard games, a petting zoo, crafts, and treats from Kona Ice and Hotdog Heaven.
Tuesday, Aug. 29
  • Full Moon Paddle | Tuesday, Aug. 29 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Chickamauga Lake, Chattanooga | $69 | Join Outshine Adventures for a peaceful paddle on Chickamauga Lake beginning at sunset + ending by the light of the full moon.
Wednesday, Aug. 30
  • Green Drinks | Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 5-7 p.m. | Hello Monty, 306 West Main St., Chattanooga | Free+, RSVP | Connect over drinks and conversation about having a shared love for our city + the desire to sustain its beauty.
  • Clare Donohue Quintet featuring: Ken Watters | Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 7-9 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga | $5 | Vocalist Clare Donohue will be joined by trumpet player Ken Watters for an evening of jazz and cabaret songs.
Thursday, Aug. 31
  • Agave 101: Tequila & Mezcal | Thursday, Aug. 31 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $35 | Learn about the history + culture of agave spirits while tasting different varieties.
  • TEDX Presents: Sessions | Thursday, Aug. 31 | 7-10 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga | $20 | Listen to four local musicians share their stories through music + narrative.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Civic
  • The City of Chattanooga has appointed its first-ever director of housing policy. Sydney Shivers will work to plan + “oversee the daily functions of the City of Chattanooga’s housing policy initiatives” and evaluate the effectiveness.
Announced
  • Tennessee Valley Authority recently voted to raise its base electric rates — for the first time in four years. Beginning Sunday, Oct. 1, rates will increase by 4.5%, bringing power rates up "$3.50 a month for the typical residential customer of TVA.” (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Edu
  • The Tennessee Department of Education will host a public town hall on Tuesday, Aug. 29 at East Brainerd Annex from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The meeting will discuss school letter grades for K-12 + how to best measure school performance. Bonus: You can also check out the livestream.
Community
  • The League of Women Voters of Tennessee will hold a public webinar on Thursday, Sept. 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Speakers will discuss the roadblocks + process of voter restoration for those formerly convicted of a felony. Registration is required to attend.
Cause
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga recently announced the recipients of its City of Potential Awards. The awards recognize “individuals, organizations, and community partners, who are creating opportunities and impacting lives through mentoring engagement.”
Festival
  • Start your engines and volunteer for the upcoming Chattanooga Motorcar Festival slated for Friday, Oct. 13-Sunday, Oct. 15. Help is needed for various events throughout the weekend + volunteers will receive three-day admission and a t-shirt. Sign up online.
Wellness
  • ICYMI, we just launched a brand new monthly wellness newsletter, brought to you in partnership with Erlanger Health and featuring the best in health trends, topics, fitness, food, and wellness events in Chattanooga. See the first edition of NOOGA Wellness for pickleball, vegan eats + more.*
Drink
  • Out with the hard, in with the high — seltzer, that is. Rebel Rabbit is leading the way with their alcohol-free, cannabis-infused seltzers that can be shipped anywhere in the US. Add to cart.*
 
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I loved getting to attend this year’s Rail & Hops Brewers Festival + trying out some of the local and regional brews. My favorite part was probably sampling the different Oktoberfest beers, which definitely had me excited for fall.
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