The Metropolitan Action Commission will open on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 12 noon to provide the last opportunity for Davidson County residents apply for help with housing and utility payment assistance for this application period.
The agency’s main office located at 800 2nd Avenue North will be open to customers who want to submit their applications in person. Onsite parking is available free of charge.
Earlier this month, the agency announced that it would pause the acceptance of new applications beginning Monday, September 18 in an effort to ensure all pending requests are processed by the end of the month.
“Residents who are experiencing emergencies such as possible utility disconnection, eviction or other urgent assistance should continue to reach out to the agency during this pause,” said Lisa McCrady Beverly, MAC Director of Communications.
After Saturday, the agency will resume accepting new applications beginning October 1.
Metro Action receives funding from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency and the Tennessee Department of Human Services to provide payment assistance to income eligible Davidson County residents.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) grant allows MAC to assist income eligible residents with heating and cooling expenses. The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) helps with water and wastewater/sewer payments.
The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) allows the agency to assist with rent and mortgage payments, utility and rental deposits, prescription payment help, property taxes and other services for individuals and families.
For more information about Metro Action visit the agency’s website at nashville.gov/mac, call 615-862-8860 or email to [email protected].