What We Do
Since 1969, ORHA has helped Oak Ridge families, older adults, veterans, and people with disabilities find and keep affordable homes. After a Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) conversion, we own and manage 128 affordable homes under Project-Based Vouchers and administer Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) across the Oak Ridge area. We are one of only four housing authorities in Tennessee to offer HUD-VASH vouchers for veterans, and we are developing more than 100 new affordable homes in the Scarboro community.
Serving Oak Ridge Since 1969
128
Affordable Homes Owned and Managed
260+
Families Served
Each Year
$4.2M
Housing Assistance
Provided Each Year
35
HUD-VASH Vouchers For Veterans
(one of only four such programs in Tennessee)
$9.8M
Annual Economic Impact
(NAHRO Economic Impact Calculator)
100+
New Affordable Homes Planned In Scarboro
Forward-thinking Housing Solutions
Serving our community is a privilege. We provide families with affordable homes through Project-Based Vouchers and Housing Choice Vouchers, including 35 VASH vouchers dedicated to supporting veterans. Every day, we are committed to providing safe, attractive, and affordable housing that strengthens Oak Ridge families and neighborhoods.
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Important Update: ORHA Waitlist Status and Regional Housing Resource Directory
ORHA’s waitlist is currently closed, but help doesn't stop here: explore our regional directory of alternative housing resources and learn where to monitor future updates. -
Important Office Update
As part of our exciting transition to a new administrative home, our office is not open for walk-in visits. -
ORHA Receives $500k Grant for Home Renovations
Funds will enable lower income residents to fix homes. -
Oak Ridgers Gather to Celebrate and Empower Families
Oak Ridge Housing Authority Hosts the Celebration
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Scarboro Community Development
We are committed to building high-quality, affordable homes that strengthen our community. This project includes safe, comfortable, and stable housing for more than 100 families and seniors, helping create a welcoming place for people to live and thrive.
Follow Updates
Building Stronger Communities,
One Home at a Time
In 2025, ORHA completed about $500,000 in ARPA-funded improvements, including new roofs, HVAC, windows, and electrical work across homes in the Scarboro community, one example of how we reinvest in Oak Ridge homes and neighborhoods.
Frequently Asked
Questions
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What Programs Do You Offer?
Project-Based Voucher homes we own and manage, Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for private rentals, HUD-VASH for veterans, and the voluntary Family Self-Sufficiency program.
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Is ORHA Public Housing?
No. After a RAD conversion, our 128 homes now operate under Project-Based Vouchers, which give residents stronger protections and let us reinvest in quality.
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Have Another Question?
See our full FAQ, or call 865-482-1006 or email info@orha.net.
