Colony House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Barlow, KY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Colony House Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Barlow, KY with 48 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $207/month on average.
48
total units
92%
occupancy
$207
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $9,103/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,965/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 21% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 52% |
How to apply at Colony House Apartments
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$207/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mounds Public Housing | Mound City | 7.1 km |
| Market Square Apartments PB Section 8 | Mound City | 7.5 km |
| Karnak Apts LIHTC | Mound City | 7.5 km |
| Connell F Smith Bldg Public Housing | Cairo | 10.1 km |
| Little Egypt Hsg. Dev. Corp. PB Section 8 | Cairo | 10.1 km |
| Little Egypt Apartments PB Section 8 | Cairo | 10.1 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Cairo | 10.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Barlow
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Colony House Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Colony House Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $207/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Colony House Apartments?
Contact the management office in Barlow. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.