Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Henderson, KY
There are 23 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Henderson with roughly 1,339 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 15 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $223 to $407 per month. Median reported wait: about 7 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Henderson
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Henderson
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 225 | $407 | 8 mo |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 205 | $377 | 5 mo |
| Redbanks Apartments and Towers PB Section 8 | 126 | $366 | — |
| Cottages of Henderson LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Woodsview Apts PB Section 8 | 68 | $238 | — |
| Audubon School Apartments LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Cambridge Pointe Apartments LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Saddlebrook Apartments, Phase Iii LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Redbanks Regency Apts §202 Senior | 47 | $376 | — |
| Aislynn Village LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Saddlebrook Apartments, Phase I LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Saddlebrook Apartments, Phase Ii LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Women's Addiction Recovery Manor LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| St. Joseph Community Apartments LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Warm Residences LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Warm Residences Ii LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Windy Way Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | $223 | — |
| Henderson Station I LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Henderson Station Ii LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Sand Lane Manor LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Canoe Creek Apartments PB Section 8 | 23 | $244 | — |
| Independent Living Iii - Henderson PB Section 8 | 20 | $285 | — |
| Countryview Apartments PB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Henderson (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redbanks Apartments and Towers PB Section 8 | 126 | $366 | — |
| Woodsview Apts PB Section 8 | 68 | $238 | — |
| Windy Way Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | $223 | — |
| Canoe Creek Apartments PB Section 8 | 23 | $244 | — |
| Independent Living Iii - Henderson PB Section 8 | 20 | $285 | — |
| Countryview Apartments PB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Henderson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 225 | $407 | 8 mo |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 205 | $377 | 5 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Henderson
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 Henderson LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Audubon School Apartments LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Cambridge Pointe Apartments LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Saddlebrook Apartments, Phase Iii LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Aislynn Village LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Saddlebrook Apartments, Phase I LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Saddlebrook Apartments, Phase Ii LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Women's Addiction Recovery Manor LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| St. Joseph Community Apartments LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Warm Residences LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Warm Residences Ii LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Henderson Station I LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Henderson Station Ii LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Sand Lane Manor LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Henderson County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Henderson County: studio $711, 1-BR $764, 2-BR $949, 3-BR $1,220, 4-BR $1,414.
Full FMR table for Henderson County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Henderson
- 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
- 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.