Southland Housing Public Housing Paintsville, KY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Southland Housing is a Public Housing community in Paintsville, KY with 123 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $289/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 27 months.
123
total units
90%
occupancy
$289
avg resident rent
27 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 717 6th St, Paintsville, KY 41240 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,687/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,217/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 42% |
How to apply at Southland Housing
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 717 6th St, Paintsville; 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 (~$289/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Paintsville
- Westview Manor Public Housing
- 454 Hidden Valley Rd LIHTC
- Karp - Johnson County LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverview Village PB Section 8 | Thelma | 3.5 km |
| Riverview Village PB Section 8 | Thelma | 3.5 km |
| Perry Van Hoose Memorial Housing Co PB Section 8 | Wittensville | 6.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Paintsville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Southland Housing 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 Southland Housing?
Residents report average rents near $289/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 Southland Housing?
Contact the management office at 717 6th St in Paintsville. 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.