Chattanooga Housing Authority

HCVP (SECTION 8) Home Ownership Program
Text Box: Step 1: Attend a one-on-one counseling session to develop your homeownership plan. CHA will work with you to get you ready to purchase a home by reviewing your credit, work history and financial situation. Step 2: Attend six classroom homebuyer education courses to determine if you are ready for homeownership and to gain a better understanding of the home buying process. Step 3: Work your homeownership plan. Attend all additional counseling/workshops, Establish and maintain good credit. Follow other suggestions given by your homeownership counselor. Step 4: CHA will determine the maximum amount of voucher assistance you can use to purchase a home and the maximum mortgage for which you qualify. Section 8 department qualifies someone for a voucher based on income and household size. The maximum amount of mortgage is based on your income and debts. Step 5: You apply for a mortgage loan with a mortgage lender and begin shopping for a home. Step 6: Two inspections will be conducted on the home you wish to purchase; a Housing Quality Standards Inspection (HQS) conducted by CHA and a private inspection conducted by a private inspection conducted by a qualified private inspector of your choice. Step 7: Once your loan application has been approved by the mortgage lenders and your home has been approved by CHA, a loan closing will be scheduled. Step 8:You will attend a real estate closing at the office of a local attorney or title company. For More Information Call: Nicole Burney, HCVP Homeownership Coordinator 423-634-1102
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