Anderson County · Homeownership for Heroes
Buying your first home in Anderson County, Tennessee
Anderson County, about 82,000 people, has Clinton as its seat and Oak Ridge as its biggest city.
Getting to know Anderson County as a buyer
Three public districts serve the county: Anderson County Schools, Oak Ridge Schools and Clinton City Schools. Full-time K-12 teachers in any of them fit.
Oak Ridge Police, Clinton Police and the Anderson County Sheriff's Office are the main law enforcement employers. Oliver Springs, Rocky Top and Norris homes all count.
Anderson's limit is identical to Knox and Blount, so moving between these three counties doesn't change your income ceiling.
The caps in Anderson County
| Cap for 1–2 people | Cap for 3 or more | Highest price allowed |
|---|---|---|
| $103,700 | $119,255 | $500,000 |
Anderson County's limit is $103,700 for 1-2 people and $119,255 for 3 or more. Compare with every county's caps, or run your own budget.
More help that's specific to Anderson County
We couldn't find a current program just for Anderson County. The statewide ones still work here, so take a look at the full Tennessee list.
Homebuyer class options near Anderson County
Plan on a homebuyer class; almost every assistance program makes you take one before the closing date. Here is who near Anderson 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 | 19 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Phone |
| Knox Housing Partnership, Incorporated Dba Homesource East Tennessee | Knoxville | 19 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English, Spanish | Face to Face, Phone, Internet |
| Clinch-Powell Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc | Rutledge | 40 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 Anderson County can use it
A few of the local employers whose people qualify:
- Anderson County Schools
- Oak Ridge Schools
- Clinton City Schools
- Oak Ridge Police Department
- Clinton Police Department
- Anderson County Sheriff's Office
Oak Ridge and Clinton officers qualify as local law enforcement. All the jobs that count
Questions folks ask about Anderson County
What's the Oak Ridge income limit?
$103,700 (1-2) and $119,255 (3+).
Do Oak Ridge Schools teachers qualify?
Yes, full-time K-12 teachers qualify.
Can I use Heroes in Norris?
Yes, Norris is in Anderson County; the same rules and limit apply.
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