Building Homes for the People Who Make Knoxville Home
Homes Start Here is a coalition of local organizations and businesses working together to increase housing availability for the people who live and work in Knox County — our teachers, police officers, healthcare workers, and families.
Backed by Knoxville’s Business and Civic Leaders
The Homes Start Here Coalition represents a unified voice for housing accessibility across sectors — from healthcare and education to business and local government.

Recent News & Updates
Stay informed about housing policy updates, local initiatives, and coalition announcements.
December 11 Commission Meeting
View the agenda for the upcoming meeting.
View & Submit Comments for UDO Process
Meeting materials are still available to review, and additional comments can be submitted.
Knox County Hosts Public Meetings for Unified Development Ordinance
Knox County has scheduled a series of public meetings for the Unified Development Ordinance, the thi…
A Strong Community Starts With a Place to Call Home
Housing isn’t just a real estate issue — it’s a workforce, education, and quality-of-life issue. When local workers can afford to live near their jobs, our community grows stronger.


