The Knox Housing Assistance Program is a joint City of Knoxville/Knox County initiative aiding renters adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding for this initiative is provided under the US Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program and is available for the payment of past due rent and/or utility expenses for eligible city and county households. Based on available funding, and number of applications received, future rent payments may be provided for applicants at high risk of experiencing homelessness.