Notice Date: 9/25/2024

We Are Moving Soon!

On November 1, 2024, the Low Barrier Housing Collective will be moving. 

Please visit us on our new website at:

Landlord Engagement for Homelessness | Nashville.gov

Housing Ends Homelessness

The Low Barrier Housing Collective is a collaboration between support service providers, property owners, and community members in Nashville dedicated to ending homelessness.

The Crisis

Many exiting homelessness face barriers when trying to access permanent housing. Common housing barriers include: previous evictions, negative credit history, and challenging criminal backgrounds. These barriers restrict the already small pool of available affordable rental options in Nashville and limit the usability of housing subsidies.

The Solution

The Landlord Engagement Team for the Office of Homeless Services manages the Low Barrier Housing Collective, a private-public partnership offering benefits to landlords willing to rent to people exiting homelessness.

The Low Barrier Housing Collective connects individuals and families exiting homelessness to private market units where landlords and property owners have agreed to lower housing barriers such as: rental history, credit history, and criminal history screening criteria.

Using modified applicant screening criteria, property owners and landlords that participate in the Low Barrier Housing Collective reduce existing housing barriers and significantly increase the amount of housing options available for individuals and families exiting homelessness.

Property owners and landlords that participate in the Low Barrier Housing Collective also gain access to various benefits designed to provide monetary incentives and housing stabilization services where continuous support is provided to the landlord and tenant to foster a successful housing journey.

Join The Collective Today