Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bowling Green, KY
There are 51 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bowling Green with roughly 2,076 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 41 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $191 to $485 per month. Median reported wait: about 19 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Bowling Green
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bowling Green
Section 8 apartments in Bowling Green (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green Towers PB Section 8 | 187 | $309 | — |
| Regency Park - Bowling Green PB Section 8 | 120 | $282 | — |
| Northfield Acres PB Section 8 | 50 | $297 | — |
| Garden Apts PB Section 8 | 48 | $191 | — |
| Abel Court Apartments PB Section 8 | 47 | $250 | — |
| Sunnydale Acres Condominiums LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| The Flats at Riverview PB Section 8 | 37 | $272 | — |
| Greenwood Villa Apartments PB Section 8 | 24 | $310 | — |
Public housing developments in Bowling Green
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit View Homes Public Housing | 338 | $445 | 17 mo |
| Bryant Way Public Housing | 257 | $485 | 20 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Bowling Green
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Landing LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Morning Sun - Sunday Sun LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Bowling Green Scholar House LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Men's Addiction Recovery Campus LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Men's Addiction Recovery Campus LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Park Row Senior Apartments LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Walnut Valley Apartments LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Windover Place Apartments LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Renaissance Village LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Daystar Village LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Easton Place LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Grant Village LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Lorie Village LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Marita Manor, Limited LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Holly Hills Apartments LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Warren County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Warren County: studio $889, 1-BR $985, 2-BR $1,153, 3-BR $1,384, 4-BR $1,806.
Full FMR table for Warren County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Bowling Green
- 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
- Covington, KY
- Paducah, KY
- Owensboro, KY
- Henderson, KY
- Ashland, 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.