Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Elizabethtown, KY
There are 26 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Elizabethtown with roughly 969 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 20 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $274 to $416 per month. Median reported wait: about 13 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Elizabethtown
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Elizabethtown
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Authority of Elizabethtown Public Housing | 111 | $416 | 13 mo |
| Towne Mall Commons LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Pine Crest Ii PB Section 8 | 85 | $281 | — |
| Tyler Park Apartments - N. Miles St LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Abel Acres LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Bellwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $358 | — |
| Pine Crest I PB Section 8 | 42 | $290 | — |
| University Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | $274 | — |
| Reno Apartments LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Saddle Creek Apartments LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Starlite Village Apartments LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Griffin Manor LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Sunshine Village LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Claire Village LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Springfield Homes LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Abby Ridge, Limited LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Green Hills Apartments LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Sahale Heights Apartments LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Vaughn Village I Apartments LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Vaughn Village Ii Apartments LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Reno Ii LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Countryside Apartments PB Section 8 | 15 | $376 | — |
| Agape - Central LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Greenwood §811 | 3 | — | — |
| Tyler Park Apartments - French St. LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Vaughn Village Ii Apts LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Elizabethtown (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Crest Ii PB Section 8 | 85 | $281 | — |
| Bellwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $358 | — |
| Pine Crest I PB Section 8 | 42 | $290 | — |
| University Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | $274 | — |
| Countryside Apartments PB Section 8 | 15 | $376 | — |
Public housing developments in Elizabethtown
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Authority of Elizabethtown Public Housing | 111 | $416 | 13 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Elizabethtown
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towne Mall Commons LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Tyler Park Apartments - N. Miles St LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Abel Acres LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Reno Apartments LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Saddle Creek Apartments LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Starlite Village Apartments LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Griffin Manor LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Sunshine Village LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Claire Village LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Springfield Homes LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Abby Ridge, Limited LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Green Hills Apartments LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Sahale Heights Apartments LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Vaughn Village I Apartments LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Vaughn Village Ii Apartments LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Hardin County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Hardin County: studio $841, 1-BR $846, 2-BR $1,056, 3-BR $1,469, 4-BR $1,771.
Full FMR table for Hardin County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Elizabethtown
- 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
- Radcliff, KY
- Louisville, KY
- Lexington, KY
- Bowling Green, KY
- Covington, KY
- Paducah, KY
- Owensboro, KY
- Henderson, KY
- Ashland, KY
- Corbin, KY
- Frankfort, KY
- Florence, KY
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.