Knoxville Affordable Housing Project to Face Council Vote
Council will decide October 27 on $750,000 in funding for 100 new apartments meant to help ease local housing demand.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Apartments
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Knoxville City Council will vote on October 27 to decide on a $750,000 funding request for a proposed 100-unit affordable apartment complex on Lovell Road. The $38 million project aims to help bridge the city’s local housing gap.
Why it matters
This project is a response to the city’s 2024 projection that Knoxville requires up to 8,000 additional housing units by 2029 to meet demand. Securing this funding is a critical step toward creating stable, low-cost rentals for local households.
The proposed 100-unit development carries a $38 million price tag, or $380,095 per unit, and relies on a 20-year tax agreement that caps annual property taxes at $13,472.
The players
The Annex Group
A developer specializing in affordable and market-rate housing projects across the country.
KCDC
The Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, which manages local public housing and community development initiatives.
The details
The development utilizes a mix of Tennessee Housing Development Agency assistance, tax incentives, and project-based vouchers to keep rents affordable. Under the plan, 25 units are restricted for extremely low-income households for 30 years, while 75 units are set aside for those earning 60% to 70% of the area median income. The Annex Group and KCDC are partnering on the project to transition residents from housing instability into permanent homes.
Timeline
October 27, 2026: City Council votes on project funding.
March 2027: Expected completion of the apartment complex.
The Home Front
This project aligns with the city of Knoxville’s 2024 housing demand projection that calls for thousands of new units to address current shortages. By integrating tax-incentivized construction, the development aims to stabilize the local rental landscape for low-income families.
Those interested in future availability should monitor upcoming city agendas to track if the project receives its required funding. You can review official documentation for this and other local housing developments on the city's public portal.
The takeaway
This development represents a major effort to bridge the housing gap for local families in need of stable, affordable options. Residents can stay informed by checking the public meeting calendar on the city’s official portal regarding the final funding decision.
What happens next
The Knoxville City Council will cast its vote regarding the $750,000 funding allocation on October 27, 2026, at the City-County Building.
Further reading
For more on local housing initiatives, visit the Apartments section.
More information
View the current Knoxville city government agenda and documents for details on the upcoming council vote.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Knoxville News Sentinel.
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