The Plains
Welcome to The Plains
Knoxville Habitat for Humanity’s
Newest Neighborhood
The Plains is Knoxville Habitat for Humanity’s latest neighborhood, offering families the opportunity to build a bright future through affordable homeownership. Located in the scenic Strawberry Plains community off Asheville Highway, this quiet residential area offers both convenience and comfort.
Home Features
The Plains is designed with community in mind. Each home is a spacious two-story twin home that shares one wall with a neighboring unit, ensuring privacy while fostering connection. These homes feature:
3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
Nearly 1,500 square feet of living space
A garage and a porch (not included in total square footage
This design balances functionality with comfort, providing room for activities, storage, and outdoor relaxation.
How do I qualify?
If you’re interested in purchasing a home in The Plains, Knoxville Habitat for Humanity offers a First-Time Homebuyer Program that requires applicants to meet specific criteria:
In Need of Housing
Promoting safe and affordable housing is at the heart of KHFH mission.
Prospective homeowners must demonstrate a need for housing, which could include but not limited to:
- Dealing with rental costs exceeding 30% of monthly household income
- Living in overcrowded conditions
- Facing unsafe or unhealthy living conditions
Willing to Partner with Habitat
To qualify, each family is expected to invest a minimum of 300 hours in sweat equity. This partnership involves:
- Participating in the construction of your home
- Contributing to the construction of other homes or working at Habitat’s ReStore
- Attending weekly budgeting and other preparedness workshops
Financially Ready for Homeownership
To ensure sustainable homeownership, applicants must have the means to afford a mortgage.
Eligibility includes:
- Ability to afford a monthly mortgage payment that will not exceed 30% of the household’s gross income.
- Being at least 21 years of age
- Having a steady income falling between 50% and 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for Knox County
Building a foundation for a future
Embarking on the path to homeownership is an exciting journey, and Knoxville Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to guiding you through every step. We understand that applying for a home can seem overwhelming, which is why we have streamlined the process to make it as clear and straightforward as possible.
Contact Us
For additional details about applying for a home in The Plains, visit our Homeownership page or reach out to us directly. Our team is here to help you understand the homeownership process and determine if you qualify.