Tennessee Housing Program and Needs Assessment Report for People with Disabilities and Older Adults

Tennessee faces a growing housing crisis that disproportionately impacts disabled residents and older adults—and this report shows just how urgent the need has become. Readers will learn where the deepest housing gaps exist, what current state programs do—and don’t—provide, and how other states are expanding inclusive housing. Dive in to explore the opportunities, innovations, and policy shifts that could shape a more accessible future for Tennessee. This report was created for the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging (TDDA).

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This comprehensive assessment maps the current housing landscape for disabled Tennesseans and older adults—analyzing population-level data, affordability barriers, accessibility shortages, and the critical gaps in both development and individual housing resources. It evaluates state and federal programs, identifying where they fall short in meeting the needs of people with disabilities and older adults. The report offers lessons from case studies and presents opportunities for Tennessee to build cross-agency, sustainably funded, inclusive housing solutions.

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