You’ll find information here about rental housing in Tennessee, including housing for families with limited income. Several direct links are listed below.
TNHousingSearch.org lists available rental housing across Tennessee and lets the user search by the rent they can afford.
Recovery within Reach includes a list of homes for people who have mental illness and low income. Listed homes include group homes with staff on site as well as rental homes without staff.
TNHousingSearch.org
TNHousingSearch.org provides detailed information about rental properties and helps people find housing to best fit their needs. The service lists available rental housing across Tennessee and lets the user search by the rent they can afford.
Website in English and Spanish
Toll-free, bilingual call center available Monday–Friday,
8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. CT at 877-428-8844
You can link directly to the following pages:
You’ll also find tools, links and additional resources to help make your move easier.
Recovery within Reach
Recovery within Reach provides information and housing resources for Tennesseans diagnosed with mental illness or co-occurring disorders. The agency helps consumers find quality, safe, affordable, permanent housing. They also help educate the public about the realities of mental illness and lessen the stigma surrounding it to create a more welcoming environment for all residents of Tennessee neighborhoods.
You can link directly to the following pages:
Housing Options – Learn about the different types of available housing
Consumer Rights – How to deal with abuse, neglect or discrimination
FAQ – Frequently asked questions about housing
NIMBY Campaign – Information regarding the “Not In My Back Yard” campaign and your rights under the Fair Housing Act
Where to Start
Finding a quality, safe, affordable, permanent place to call home can be a very complicated process. But it’s also one of the most rewarding journeys a person ever takes. Below we have provided information you can use as you begin your search for housing.
TennCare
Some homes prefer that their residents are TennCare recipients. If you are not a TennCare recipient, learn more about the benefits and eligibility, and find out how to apply. Get information about TennCare.
Case Management
Some supportive living and independent congregate living homes request that their residents have a case manager. If you do not have a case manager, we have information on the benefits of case management and how to access a case manager. Learn more about case managers.
Housing
If you would like assistance with housing placement but do not want or need case management services, we can help. Learn more about housing coordinators.
Peer Support Centers
Regardless of where you live, everyone benefits from having a strong support network. Whether it’s a friend to talk to over a cup of coffee, or someone to watch TV or play cards with, Peer Support Centers provide support to people with mental health issues. We also offer education about recovery from mental illness. Walk-ins are welcome. Find out more about Peer Support Centers.
Criminal Record Information
Some housing options have policies regarding certain misdemeanor and/or felony convictions. Please check the individual housing option listing for specifics.
In addition to housing information, Recovery within Reach provides a comprehensive, community-based resource directory for Tennesseans interested in recovery from mental illness and co-occurring disorders of mental illness and substance abuse.