Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Frankfort, KY
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Frankfort with roughly 1,063 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $147 to $402 per month. Median reported wait: about 12 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Frankfort
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Frankfort
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leestown Terrace Public Housing | 207 | $369 | 12 mo |
| Prince Hall Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $241 | — |
| Cottages of Frankfort LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Woodside Park PB Section 8 | 96 | $334 | — |
| Glenns Creek Manor LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Hickory Hills Manor PB Section 8 | 75 | $147 | — |
| Kings Daughters Apartments PB Section 8 | 60 | $402 | — |
| Bridgeport South Frankfort Revitalization 2014 LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Sarah Apartments LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Austin Park Apartments, Ltd. LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Quintin Court of Frankfort LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Emily Apartments LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Austin Park Apts, Ltd LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Frankfort Apartments Ii LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| 35 Ashwood Ct LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Cottages of Frankfort Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Kirkland Fields - Fka East Main Project LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Wcms Training Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
| Franklin Place, Inc. §811 | 12 | $314 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Frankfort (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Hall Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $241 | — |
| Woodside Park PB Section 8 | 96 | $334 | — |
| Hickory Hills Manor PB Section 8 | 75 | $147 | — |
| Kings Daughters Apartments PB Section 8 | 60 | $402 | — |
| Wcms Training Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Frankfort
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leestown Terrace Public Housing | 207 | $369 | 12 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Frankfort
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottages of Frankfort LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Glenns Creek Manor LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Bridgeport South Frankfort Revitalization 2014 LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Sarah Apartments LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Austin Park Apartments, Ltd. LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Quintin Court of Frankfort LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Emily Apartments LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Austin Park Apts, Ltd LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Frankfort Apartments Ii LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| 35 Ashwood Ct LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Cottages of Frankfort Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Kirkland Fields - Fka East Main Project LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Franklin County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Franklin County: studio $747, 1-BR $859, 2-BR $1,083, 3-BR $1,410, 4-BR $1,680.
Full FMR table for Franklin County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Frankfort
- 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
- Ashland, KY
- Corbin, 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.