DeKalb County Housing Authority (Tennessee)

The DeKalb County Housing Authority provides housing options for low-income individuals and families. They typically operate at the county or local level to offer low-income rental housing, rental assistance programs, and other housing options for people who meet the eligibility requirements in DeKalb County, Tennessee. Some Housing Authorities own and manage apartments and single-family homes, while others focus on rental assistance programs. DeKalb County Housing Authorities provide information on applying for low-income housing, the income eligibility requirements, and living in Housing Authority properties. They also accept and process applications and handle low-income housing complaints. The Housing Authority website provides information about DeKalb County low-income housing.

Alexandria Housing Authority Alexandria TN 141 Avant Circle 37012 615-529-2197

Smithville Housing Authority Smithville TN 415 Jackson Street 37166 615-597-4140


The DeKalb County Veterans Affairs Department is a federal agency that provides services to veterans, including Armed Forces veterans and Reserve veterans. The VA also provides housing assistance to veterans who meet the eligibility requirements, as one of the VA programs for at-risk veterans in DeKalb County, Tennessee. Veterans can receive housing benefits through collaborations between local DeKalb County Housing Authorities and the VA, particularly for homeless veterans. The VA also leases land and buildings for veteran housing programs. Veterans can learn more about their eligibility for DeKalb County housing services through a local Veterans Affairs Office or the Veteran Affairs website.

DeKalb County Veterans Affairs Smithville TN 1 Public Square 37166 615-597-3003

Veterans of Foreign Wars Smithville TN 4222 Sparta Highway 37166 615-597-5995