Homeownership for Heroes · Greene County
First-time homebuyer help in Greene County, Tennessee
Greene County, about 74,000 people, has Greeneville as its seat and a higher income limit than its Tri-Cities neighbors.
Buying a first home in Greene County
Greene County Schools and Greeneville City Schools are the public districts. Full-time K-12 teachers in either qualify.
Greeneville Police, the Greene County Sheriff's Office and Greeneville Fire are the main eligible employers. Buyers also look in Mosheim, Tusculum and Baileyton.
Greene's limit, $113,880 / $132,860, matches the level THDA uses for most of its targeted counties. If you've owned a home in the past three years, ask a lender whether Greene County is targeted, since that waives the first-time rule.
Greene County income and price limits
| Income, 1–2 people | Income, 3+ people | Purchase price limit |
|---|---|---|
| $113,880 | $132,860 | $500,000 |
Greene County's limit is $113,880 for 1-2 people and $132,860 for 3 or more. See the statewide limits or estimate what you can afford.
Other down payment help in Greene County
We did not find a current Greene County-specific program. Statewide options still apply: see every program in Tennessee.
Homebuyer education near Greene County
Most down payment programs require a homebuyer education class before closing. These HUD-approved agencies near Greene County offer homebuyer classes or pre-purchase counseling:
| Agency | City | Distance | Services | Languages | Formats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Eight Community Development Corp. | Johnson City | 28 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Face to Face, Phone, Internet |
| Clinch-Powell Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc | Rutledge | 38 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Phone |
Source: HUD housing counseling agency list. Not every class is accepted by every program.
Who can use the program in Greene County
Eligible local employers include:
- Greene County Schools
- Greeneville City Schools
- Greeneville Police Department
- Greene County Sheriff's Office
- Greeneville Fire Department
Greeneville firefighters and officers qualify with proof of current Tennessee employment. See every eligible role.
Greene County questions
What's the Greeneville income limit?
$113,880 (1-2) and $132,860 (3+).
Is Greene County a targeted area?
Its limit matches most THDA targeted counties, but confirm with a lender. Targeted status waives the first-time buyer rule.
Do Greeneville City Schools teachers qualify?
Yes, full-time K-12 teachers qualify.
Other areas: Shelby County, Davidson County, Knox County, Hamilton County, Rutherford County, Williamson County, Montgomery County, Sumner County. All counties.
