City launches new online tool to find affordable housing

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The City of Chattanooga is launching a new search tool to find affordable housing.

It was created in a partnership with Bloomberg’s City Data Alliance.

The idea is to connect prospective tenants with housing providers who offer reduced rent to those who qualify.

You simply put in your household income, and it gives you housing options on a map of the city.

“We’re making great strides in expanding access to affordable housing in our city, and this tool is designed to help pair that supply with folks in our community who need it. It doesn’t matter what the affordable housing supply looks like if those who need it can’t find it.” said Mayor Tim Kelly.

“Expanding the availability and accessibility of low-cost housing has been a top priority since Day 1. This is another step in the right direction as we continue working toward ensuring that every Chattanoogan can find a place to call home.”

However, the tool is not absolute.

Not every renter match is currently available, and it doesn’t include all affordable housing options in town.

But it’s a good place to start.