Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a Floodplain

Proposed rehabilitation of Lynchburg Manor at 804 Main St. is under floodplain review. Public comments are due Nov. 15.

9:00 a.m. Oct. 28, 2026

To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals

This is to give notice that Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA), Responsible Entity, under 24 CFR Part 58 has determined that the following proposed action under Project Based Vouchers, LIHTC equity and USDA 515 & 538 programs is located in the floodplain, and Responsible Entity will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action within the floodplain and the potential impacts on the floodplain from the proposed action, as required by Executive Order 11988 and in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 in Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands. The proposed project location is 804 Main Street in Lynchburg, Moore County. The project consists of the acquisition and substantial rehabilitation of Lynchburg Manor. The subject property consists of approximately 2.00 acres and three, two-story apartment buildings with 24 units. The remainder of the property consists of asphalt-paved parking areas, concrete walkways, and areas of maintained lawn. The western portion of the property is located within FEMA Flood Zone AE while the eastern portion is located within the Regulatory Floodway. 100 percent of the property is located within a flood zone.

There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplain and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Commenters are encouraged to offer alternative sites outside of the floodplain, alternative methods to serve the same project purpose, and methods to minimize and mitigate project impacts on the floodplain. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about floodplain can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplain, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.

Written comments must be received by Responsible Entity at the following address on or before November 15, 2026 [a minimum 15 calendar day comment period will begin the day after the publication and end on the 16th day after the publication]: Responsible Entity, 502 Deaderick Street, 3rd Floor, Nashville, TN 37243 and 615-815-2018, Attention: Jeboria Scott, Director of Section 8 Rental Assistance Division. A full description of the project may also be reviewed from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at the above referenced address. Comments may also be submitted via email at JScott@thda.org.

October 29, 2026