Highlands Residential Services, formerly Cookeville Housing Authority, was established on October 29, 1952, and construction began on our first low-income housing development, Perry Morgan Homes, in 1957. Currently, we operate 648 units, including 283 Public Housing units, 158 Low Income Housing Tax Credit units, and 207 Project-Based Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) units.
While we originally served only Cookeville, today we support and strengthen the residents of Algood, Baxter, Celina, Gainesboro and Monterey, which means that our reach extends across the Tennessee Highlands region.
“At Highlands Residential Services, we are more than housing. We are building on community to make our neighborhoods, towns and our region stronger, and our new name and image reflect that,” said C. Dow Harris, Highlands Residential Services Executive Director.
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Board of Commissioners
Highlands Residential Services is comprised of a seven-member board of commissioners. The board meets regularly to establish policies, approve expenditures and provide guidance to the agency.
Staff
Highlands Residential Services currently employs 26 people, including managers, coordinators and maintenance. HRS utilizes one part-time year round AmeriCorps member.
