The Eastern Eight Community Development Corporation Inc. (EECDC) is a regional not-for-profit partnership interested in promoting affordable housing. Formally partnered with the Community Partnership Center (CPC) at ETSU, EECDC represents the housing component of ETSU’s social service continuum.  EECDC is chartered as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

 EECDC provides housing services and technical assistance related to housing for low-income households within eight counties of Northeast Tennessee:  Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Washington and Unicoi.  Services provided to these counties include housing counseling, homeownership training, and housing development.

EECDC enables the region to access the levels of grant and loan funding available.  Lenders, realtors, local governments, and other service agencies can each benefit from a relationship with the EECDC in the creation of affordable and decent housing.           

Services Available

A.     Housing Counseling

-goal setting

-budget counseling

-credit counseling

-loan information and packaging

B.     Homeownership Training

-benefits and risks of homeownership

-mortgage process

-principles of financial management

-how to work with lenders and realtors

-home upkeep and maintenance

            C.     Housing Development

-securing land

-arranging for financing and subsidies

-construction management and inspection

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