Tenant Resources

Listed below are some of the most well-known organizations and charities in the Tri-Cities area that may help tenants with rent, utilities, emergency housing, or housing stability assistance:

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• Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency
  Offers rental assistance, utility assistance, weatherization programs, and other emergency services when funding is available.

 

• Good Samaritan Ministries
  Provides emergency assistance including rent help, food, utility aid, employment assistance, and referrals.

 

• Bristol Faith in Action
  Assists qualifying residents with rent, utilities, food, and personal care items.

 

• The Salvation Army
  May provide emergency rental and utility assistance depending on available funding.

 

• Haven of Mercy Ministries
  Emergency assistance organization that may help with rent and housing-related needs.

 

• Blountville Community Chest
  Local nonprofit that provides rent assistance for qualifying residents in parts of Sullivan County.

 

• Tri-Cities Ministries
  Maintains a large resource directory for rent assistance, utilities, emergency housing, transportation, and other community aid.

 

• United Way 211
  Residents can dial 211 to locate current rent assistance programs, shelters, churches, and emergency resources nearby.

 

• Tennessee Housing Development Agency
  Provides statewide housing resources, voucher information, and emergency housing referrals.

 

• Tri-Cities Mutual Aid & Solidarity Network
  Community-led mutual aid network that shares local housing resources, renter support information, and emergency assistance connections.