Homeownership for Heroes · Sevier County
First-time homebuyer help in Sevier County, Tennessee
Sevier County, about 101,000 residents, has three city police departments plus the sheriff, and one countywide school district.
Buying a first home in Sevier County
Sevier County Schools is the public district for Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Pittman Center. Full-time K-12 teachers there qualify.
Sevierville Police, Pigeon Forge Police, Gatlinburg Police and the Sevier County Sheriff's Office are the main law enforcement employers.
Heroes is only for the home you live in. You must move in within 60 days of closing and keep living there; THDA doesn't allow second homes or investment properties.
Sevier County income and price limits
| Income, 1–2 people | Income, 3+ people | Purchase price limit |
|---|---|---|
| $102,000 | $119,000 | $500,000 |
Sevier County's limit is $102,000 for 1-2 people and $119,000 for 3 or more. See the statewide limits or estimate what you can afford.
Other down payment help in Sevier County
We did not find a current Sevier County-specific program. Statewide options still apply: see every program in Tennessee.
Homebuyer education near Sevier County
Most down payment programs require a homebuyer education class before closing. These HUD-approved agencies near Sevier County offer homebuyer classes or pre-purchase counseling:
| Agency | City | Distance | Services | Languages | Formats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Area Urban League | Knoxville | 25 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Phone |
| Knox Housing Partnership, Incorporated Dba Homesource East Tennessee | Knoxville | 25 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English, Spanish | Face to Face, Phone, Internet |
| Clinch-Powell Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc | Rutledge | 34 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 Sevier County
Eligible local employers include:
- Sevier County Schools
- Sevierville Police Department
- Pigeon Forge Police Department
- Gatlinburg Police Department
- Sevier County Sheriff's Office
Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge officers qualify as local law enforcement employed in Tennessee. See every eligible role.
Sevier County questions
What's the Sevierville income limit?
$102,000 (1-2) and $119,000 (3+).
Can I rent part of the home?
On a 2-4 unit property you can rent the other units if you live in one. Short of that, it must be your principal residence.
Do Gatlinburg police qualify?
Yes, local law enforcement officers currently employed in Tennessee qualify.
Other areas: Shelby County, Davidson County, Knox County, Hamilton County, Rutherford County, Williamson County, Montgomery County, Sumner County. All counties.
