Greene County · Homeownership for Heroes
Buying your first home 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.
Getting to know Greene County as a buyer
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.
The caps in Greene County
| Cap for 1–2 people | Cap for 3 or more | Highest price allowed |
|---|---|---|
| $113,880 | $132,860 | $500,000 |
Greene County's limit is $113,880 for 1-2 people and $132,860 for 3 or more. Compare with every county's caps, or run your own budget.
More help that's specific to Greene County
We couldn't find a current program just for Greene County. The statewide ones still work here, so take a look at the full Tennessee list.
Homebuyer class options near Greene County
Plan on a homebuyer class; almost every assistance program makes you take one before the closing date. Here is who near Greene 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Pulled from HUD's housing counseling agency list. Programs don't all accept the same classes.
Who in Greene County can use it
A few of the local employers whose people qualify:
- 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. All the jobs that count
Questions folks ask about Greene County
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.
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