How many low income apartments are in Barbourville, KY?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Barbourville with approximately 410 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Barbourville?

Tenant-paid rents in Barbourville's assisted buildings typically range from about $268 to $368 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 Barbourville?

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 Barbourville?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Knox County: about $745/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 Barbourville, KY

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Barbourville with roughly 410 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $268 to $368 per month. Median reported wait: about 11 months.

assisted properties

410

subsidized units

$318

typical rent

11 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Barbourville

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Barbourville

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Churchill Cts Public Housing	140	$368	11 mo
College Heights PB Section 8	96	$268	—
Jackson Manor Apartments PB Section 8	44	$268	—
Knox Wood Apartments LIHTC	40	—	—
Yellow Rock Place LIHTC	32	—	—
Maplewood Apartments LIHTC	24	—	—
Mixon Manor Apts, Ltd. §202 Senior	20	$333	—
Sowders Manor PB Section 8	14	$335	—

Section 8 apartments in Barbourville (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
College Heights PB Section 8	96	$268	—
Jackson Manor Apartments PB Section 8	44	$268	—
Sowders Manor PB Section 8	14	$335	—

Public housing developments in Barbourville

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
Churchill Cts Public Housing	140	$368	11 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Barbourville

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
Knox Wood Apartments LIHTC	40	—	—
Yellow Rock Place LIHTC	32	—	—
Maplewood Apartments LIHTC	24	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Knox County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Knox County: studio $619, 1-BR $745, 2-BR $866, 3-BR $1,038, 4-BR $1,453.

Full FMR table for Knox County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Barbourville

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.