Directions PB Section 8 Louisville, KY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Directions is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Louisville, KY with 106 units reporting 75% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $238/month on average.
106
total units
75%
occupancy
$238
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 229 E Magnolia Ave, Louisville, KY 40208 Map → |
| Average household income | $9,727/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,192/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 57% |
How to apply at Directions
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 229 E Magnolia Ave, Louisville; 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 (~$238/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
| J O Blanton House PB Section 8 | Louisville | 0.8 km |
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| City View Park Phase Ii - Chestnut LIHTC | Louisville | 2 km |
| St Catherine Ct Public Housing | Louisville | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Directions have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Directions?
Residents report average rents near $238/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 Directions?
Contact the management office at 229 E Magnolia Ave in Louisville. 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.