Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Ashland, KY
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Ashland with roughly 1,226 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $182 to $380 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Ashland
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Ashland
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope Towers Ii Public Housing | 262 | $325 | 5 mo |
| Brucecrest PB Section 8 | 158 | $182 | — |
| Hillcrest Apartments PB Section 8 | 152 | $221 | — |
| Debord Terrace Ii Public Housing | 103 | $380 | 6 mo |
| Creek Bridge Apartments LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Ashland Terrace PB Section 8 | 99 | $311 | — |
| Unity Square PB Section 8 | 70 | $368 | — |
| Bruceglow Apartments LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Gla-low Ii Apartments PB Section 8 | 64 | $338 | — |
| Gla-low I Apartments PB Section 8 | 60 | $368 | — |
| Harbor Hill LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Evergreen Square LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Evergreen Square/pollard Place PB Section 8 | 30 | $306 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Ashland (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brucecrest PB Section 8 | 158 | $182 | — |
| Hillcrest Apartments PB Section 8 | 152 | $221 | — |
| Ashland Terrace PB Section 8 | 99 | $311 | — |
| Unity Square PB Section 8 | 70 | $368 | — |
| Gla-low Ii Apartments PB Section 8 | 64 | $338 | — |
| Gla-low I Apartments PB Section 8 | 60 | $368 | — |
| Evergreen Square/pollard Place PB Section 8 | 30 | $306 | — |
Public housing developments in Ashland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope Towers Ii Public Housing | 262 | $325 | 5 mo |
| Debord Terrace Ii Public Housing | 103 | $380 | 6 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Ashland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creek Bridge Apartments LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Bruceglow Apartments LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Harbor Hill LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Evergreen Square LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Boyd County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Boyd County: studio $848, 1-BR $853, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,249, 4-BR $1,410.
Full FMR table for Boyd County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Ashland
- 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
- Louisville, KY
- Lexington, KY
- Bowling Green, KY
- Covington, KY
- Paducah, KY
- Owensboro, KY
- Henderson, KY
- Corbin, KY
- Frankfort, KY
- Florence, KY
- Richmond, KY
- Elizabethtown, KY
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.