Sheppard Rental B Public Housing Louisville, KY

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025

Sheppard Rental B is a Public Housing community in Louisville, KY with 50 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $450/month on average.

50
total units
88%
occupancy
$450
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Public Housing
Address722 S Hancock St, Louisville, KY 40203 Map →
Average household income$20,739/yr
Average personal income$9,505/yr
People per unit2.2
Moved in within last year18%
Households below 30% AMI70%
Households below 50% AMI86%

How to apply at Sheppard Rental B

Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 722 S Hancock St, Louisville; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$450/mo average here).

Other subsidized housing in Louisville

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

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Liberty Green Rental Phase I Public HousingLouisville1.1 km
Shawnee Renaissance Apartments PB Section 8Louisville1.4 km
Beecher Phase Iii LIHTCLouisville1.7 km
City View Park Phase I - Walnut LIHTCLouisville1.7 km
Friendship House - Louisville PB Section 8Louisville1.7 km
City View Park Phase Ii - Chestnut LIHTCLouisville1.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Sheppard Rental B have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Sheppard Rental B?
Residents report average rents near $450/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 Sheppard Rental B?
Contact the management office at 722 S Hancock St 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.