How many low income apartments are in Albany, KY?

HUD administrative data tracks 12 subsidized properties in Albany with approximately 308 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Albany?

Tenant-paid rents in Albany's assisted buildings typically range from about $179 to $333 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Albany?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Albany?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Clinton County: about $660/mo for one-bedroom and $866/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Albany, KY

There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Albany with roughly 308 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $179 to $333 per month.

assisted properties

308

subsidized units

$256

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Albany

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Albany

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Golden Harvest Village PB Section 8	56	$333	—
Albany Manor PB Section 8	41	$179	—
Westbrook Homes Public Housing	30	$285	—
Albany Center Apartments LIHTC	24	—	—
Albany Commons Apartments LIHTC	24	—	—
Clinton Terrace Apts LIHTC	24	—	—
The Pines at Cumberland Apartments LIHTC	24	—	—
Foothills Subdivision LIHTC	22	—	—
Albany Single Family Project LIHTC	21	—	—
Hidden Acres Subdivision LIHTC	19	—	—
Albany Commons Ii Apartments - Project LIHTC	12	—	—
Albany Commons Ii Apts - Project LIHTC	11	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Albany (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Golden Harvest Village PB Section 8	56	$333	—
Albany Manor PB Section 8	41	$179	—

Public housing developments in Albany

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Westbrook Homes Public Housing	30	$285	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Albany

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Albany Center Apartments LIHTC	24	—	—
Albany Commons Apartments LIHTC	24	—	—
Clinton Terrace Apts LIHTC	24	—	—
The Pines at Cumberland Apartments LIHTC	24	—	—
Foothills Subdivision LIHTC	22	—	—
Albany Single Family Project LIHTC	21	—	—
Hidden Acres Subdivision LIHTC	19	—	—
Albany Commons Ii Apartments - Project LIHTC	12	—	—
Albany Commons Ii Apts - Project LIHTC	11	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Clinton County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Clinton County: studio $619, 1-BR $660, 2-BR $866, 3-BR $1,041, 4-BR $1,209.

Full FMR table for Clinton County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Albany

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.