Blount County · Homeownership for Heroes
Buying your first home in Blount County, Tennessee
Blount County, about 144,000 residents, gives teachers three public districts to work in and the Heroes rate to buy with.
Getting to know Blount County as a buyer
Blount County Schools, Maryville City Schools and Alcoa City Schools all serve the county. A full-time K-12 teacher in any of the three fits.
Maryville Police, Alcoa Police and the Blount County Sheriff's Office are the main law enforcement employers. Buyers shop Maryville, Alcoa, Friendsville and Townsend.
Blount uses the same income limit as Knox County, so if you work in Knoxville and want to live in Maryville, your number doesn't change.
The caps in Blount County
| Cap for 1–2 people | Cap for 3 or more | Highest price allowed |
|---|---|---|
| $103,700 | $119,255 | $500,000 |
Blount County's limit is $103,700 for 1-2 people and $119,255 for 3 or more, matching Knox. Compare with every county's caps, or run your own budget.
More help that's specific to Blount County
We couldn't find a current program just for Blount County. The statewide ones still work here, so take a look at the full Tennessee list.
Homebuyer class options near Blount County
Plan on a homebuyer class; almost every assistance program makes you take one before the closing date. Here is who near Blount County is HUD-approved to teach it or sit down with you one on one:
| Agency | Office in | Miles away | Help offered | Spoken in | Ways to attend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Area Urban League | Knoxville | 20 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Phone |
| Knox Housing Partnership, Incorporated Dba Homesource East Tennessee | Knoxville | 20 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English, Spanish | Face to Face, Phone, Internet |
| Clinch-Powell Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc | Rutledge | 47 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Phone |
Pulled from HUD's housing counseling agency list. Programs don't all accept the same classes.
Who in Blount County can use it
A few of the local employers whose people qualify:
- Blount County Schools
- Maryville City Schools
- Alcoa City Schools
- Maryville Police Department
- Alcoa Police Department
- Blount County Sheriff's Office
Alcoa and Maryville city officers qualify along with Blount County deputies. All the jobs that count
Questions folks ask about Blount County
What's the Maryville income limit?
$103,700 (1-2) and $119,255 (3+).
Do Alcoa City Schools teachers qualify?
Yes, full-time K-12 teachers there qualify.
Can I buy a cabin in Townsend as a second home?
No. THDA loans are for your principal residence only.
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