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Johnson City Today
By the People, for the People
Proposed Heidi's House of Hope development clears another hurdle
The Johnson City Regional Planning Commission unanimously approved a preliminary plat for Phase 1 of the affordable housing project.
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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A plan to build a community of affordable housing in Johnson City, Tennessee is one step closer to becoming a reality. The Johnson City Regional Planning Commission has unanimously approved a preliminary plat for Phase 1 of the planned Heidi's House of Hope mixed-housing development off of Watauga Road. Phase I would consist of 37 units, including 15 single-family homes, two duplexes, 10 tiny homes, and two fourplexes on the southern portion of the 45-acre site.
Why it matters
The Heidi's House of Hope development aims to provide more affordable housing options in the Johnson City area, which has seen rising home prices and rents in recent years. The project's focus on empowering renters to become homeowners through education and access to affordable homes aligns with broader efforts to address housing affordability challenges.
The details
The property was rezoned from agricultural to residential just over a year ago. Phase I of the development would require the widening of Watauga Road to allow for a deceleration lane at the entrance. The overall plan is to build 184 units on the 45-acre site, with future phases including additional single-family units.
- The Johnson City Regional Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for Phase 1 on February 11, 2026.
- The property was rezoned from agricultural to residential just over a year ago.
The players
Heidi's House of Hope
The developer of the affordable housing project.
Lauren Schreiber
The developer of Heidi's House of Hope, who stated the goal is to 'empower renters to become homeowners' through education and access to affordable homes.
Johnson City Regional Planning Commission
The local planning commission that unanimously approved the preliminary plat for Phase 1 of the Heidi's House of Hope development.
What’s next
The next steps in the process include getting approval of construction plans and final plat approval.
The takeaway
The Heidi's House of Hope development represents an important step in addressing affordable housing challenges in the Johnson City area, with its focus on empowering renters to become homeowners through education and access to a mix of affordable housing options.
