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Breakthrough Phase I — Income-Restricted Housing in Knoxville, TN 37920

2112 Thurman Ln, Knoxville, TN 37920

HUD 811 (disability)

10 units · 9 income-restricted · 1 BR · People with disabilities

Leasing office: (865) 771-4500Directions

How to apply

  1. Call the leasing office at (865) 771-4500 to ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
2010
Bedrooms
9 1 bedroom
HUD inspection
HUD inspection score: 93/100 (Jun 2024) HUD inspects subsidized buildings on a 0–100 scale. This is a snapshot, not a pass/fail grade.

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Rents and income limits in 37920

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,390/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$55,600/yr
Renters in 37920 paying 30% or more of income on rent
58%

Income limits (2026)

Knoxville, TN area · median family income $103,700. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$21,800$36,300$58,100
2$24,900$41,500$66,400
3$28,000$46,700$74,700
4$33,000$51,850$82,950
5$38,680$56,000$89,600
6$44,360$60,150$96,250
7$50,040$64,300$102,900
8$55,720$68,450$109,500

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size37920Wider area
Studio$1,100$1,171
1 bedroom$1,110$1,178
2 bedrooms$1,390$1,475
3 bedrooms$1,740$1,844
4 bedrooms$2,000$2,122

Wider area = Knoxville, TN. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,100 (37853) to $1,900 (37902).

Census figures for 37920 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,157. Median household income $66,362. 41% of homes are rented. 58% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 28% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 37920's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 37920

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Breakthrough Phase I?

Call (865) 771-4500 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Breakthrough Phase I in Knoxville, TN 37920. These records do not show openings.

Is Breakthrough Phase I Section 8 housing?

Breakthrough Phase I is listed with a HUD-assisted or project-based Section 8 contract. The subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different — you apply with the housing authority. Confirm the program when you call.

How many units are at Breakthrough Phase I?

Public records list 10 units at Breakthrough Phase I in Knoxville, TN 37920. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Breakthrough Phase I?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 37920 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Breakthrough Phase I?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Breakthrough Phase I in Knoxville, TN 37920. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Knoxville, TN 37920?

Most income-restricted buildings in Knoxville, TN 37920 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $36,300, and $51,850 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($58,100 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Knoxville, TN 37920?

For many programs in Knoxville, TN 37920, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $36,300 a year for 1 person and $51,850 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $58,100 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Knoxville, TN 37920?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Knoxville, TN 37920, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Knoxville, TN 37920 is $1,390 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Breakthrough Phase I take Section 8 vouchers?

Breakthrough Phase I is listed with project-based Section 8 or HUD assistance — the subsidy is on the unit, so you usually apply at the building rather than bringing a tenant voucher. Ask when you call whether they also accept Housing Choice Vouchers.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.