How many low income apartments are in Georgetown, KY?

HUD administrative data tracks 15 subsidized properties in Georgetown with approximately 758 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Georgetown?

Tenant-paid rents in Georgetown's assisted buildings typically range from about $254 to $331 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 Georgetown?

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 Georgetown?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Scott County: about $1,079/mo for one-bedroom and $1,272/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Georgetown, KY

There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Georgetown with roughly 758 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $254 to $331 per month. Median reported wait: about 11 months.

assisted properties

758

subsidized units

$293

typical rent

11 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Georgetown

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Georgetown

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Scroggin Park Public Housing	328	$331	11 mo
Fairfax Hall Apartments LIHTC	58	—	—
The Overlook at Elkhorn Creek, Phase Ii LIHTC	48	—	—
Windsor Place Apartments PB Section 8	46	$254	—
The Overlook at Elkhorn Creek LIHTC	44	—	—
Elk River Apartments LIHTC	40	—	—
Harmony Village Apartments LIHTC	34	—	—
Trinity Apartments PB Section 8	28	$313	—
Colonial Gardens Apartments LIHTC	24	—	—
Colonial Gardens Apartments Ii LIHTC	24	—	—
Spring Hill Terrace LIHTC	24	—	—
Southern Oaks Apartments PB Section 8	21	$282	—
Scott Manor Limited LIHTC	19	—	—
Georgetown Terrace Phase Ii LIHTC	16	—	—
Markham Drive Duplexes LIHTC	4	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Georgetown (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
Windsor Place Apartments PB Section 8	46	$254	—
Trinity Apartments PB Section 8	28	$313	—
Southern Oaks Apartments PB Section 8	21	$282	—

Public housing developments in Georgetown

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
Scroggin Park Public Housing	328	$331	11 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Georgetown

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
Fairfax Hall Apartments LIHTC	58	—	—
The Overlook at Elkhorn Creek, Phase Ii LIHTC	48	—	—
The Overlook at Elkhorn Creek LIHTC	44	—	—
Elk River Apartments LIHTC	40	—	—
Harmony Village Apartments LIHTC	34	—	—
Colonial Gardens Apartments LIHTC	24	—	—
Colonial Gardens Apartments Ii LIHTC	24	—	—
Spring Hill Terrace LIHTC	24	—	—
Scott Manor Limited LIHTC	19	—	—
Georgetown Terrace Phase Ii LIHTC	16	—	—
Markham Drive Duplexes LIHTC	4	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Scott County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Scott County: studio $883, 1-BR $1,079, 2-BR $1,272, 3-BR $1,743, 4-BR $1,940.

Full FMR table for Scott County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Georgetown

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.