Rose Tower PB Section 8 Lexington, KY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Rose Tower is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lexington, KY with 120 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $321/month on average.
120
total units
98%
occupancy
$321
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 137 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40507 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,606/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,385/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 97% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Rose Tower
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 137 Rose St, Lexington; 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 (~$321/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridlewood Apartments Public Housing | Lexington | 0.8 km |
| Grand Oaks Apartments Public Housing | Lexington | 0.8 km |
| St. James Place LIHTC | Lexington | 1.4 km |
| Bluegrass Phase Iii Public Housing | Lexington | 1.4 km |
| St. James Place, Ii LIHTC | Lexington | 1.4 km |
| Bluegrass Apartments Public Housing | Lexington | 1.4 km |
| Prall Place Apartments PB Section 8 | Lexington | 1.7 km |
| Coolavin Apts PB Section 8 | Lexington | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Rose Tower 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 Rose Tower?
Residents report average rents near $321/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 Rose Tower?
Contact the management office at 137 Rose St in Lexington. 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.