Sevier County · Homeownership for Heroes
Buying your first home in Sevier County, Tennessee
Sevier County, about 101,000 residents, has three city police departments plus the sheriff, and one countywide school district.
Getting to know Sevier County as a buyer
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.
The caps in Sevier County
| Cap for 1–2 people | Cap for 3 or more | Highest price allowed |
|---|---|---|
| $102,000 | $119,000 | $500,000 |
Sevier County's limit is $102,000 for 1-2 people and $119,000 for 3 or more. Compare with every county's caps, or run your own budget.
More help that's specific to Sevier County
We couldn't find a current program just for Sevier County. The statewide ones still work here, so take a look at the full Tennessee list.
Homebuyer class options near Sevier County
Plan on a homebuyer class; almost every assistance program makes you take one before the closing date. Here is who near Sevier 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 | 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 |
Pulled from HUD's housing counseling agency list. Programs don't all accept the same classes.
Who in Sevier County can use it
A few of the local employers whose people qualify:
- 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. All the jobs that count
Questions folks ask about Sevier County
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.
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