Housing Innovation


About the Program

What We Do

The Division of Program Innovation – Housing Innovation works to expand and enhance housing opportunities for people with disabilities and older adults across Tennessee.
We focus on collaboration, creative program design, and person-centered solutions that promote independence and community living.

  • Developing partnerships with state and local housing providers
  • Increasing access to affordable and accessible housing
  • Supporting innovative pilot programs and funding models
  • Helping Tennesseans connect to the right housing supports and services
  • Collecting and sharing data to guide future housing policy

Our Vision

To ensure that every Tennessean — regardless of age or ability — has a place to call home that is safe, accessible, affordable, and connected to the community.

We envision a housing world where:

  • Accessibility and affordability are built into every community
  • People can choose where and how they live
  • Innovative programs bridge the gap between housing and support services
  • Partnerships drive sustainable housing solutions statewide

Get Connected: Interest Form

Interested in learning more or getting help with housing-related supports? Please fill out our interest form, and a team member will reach out. 

The Housing Innovation Program works to expand and enhance housing opportunities for people with disabilities and older adults across Tennessee. We focus on collaboration, creative program design, and person-centered solutions that promote independence and community living.

Our work includes:

  • Developing partnerships with state and local housing providers
  • Increasing access to affordable and accessible housing
  • Supporting innovative pilot programs and funding models
  • Helping Tennesseans connect to the right housing supports and services
  • Collecting and sharing data to guide future housing policy

The Housing Innovation Program functions at three levels of service: Individual and Family Level, Provider and Housing Organization Level and the broader Systems Level.