Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lexington, KY
There are 93 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lexington with roughly 5,418 assisted units — including 24 project-based Section 8 buildings, 13 public housing developments, and 50 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $219 to $480 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Lexington
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lexington
Section 8 apartments in Lexington (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood Apartments of Lexington PB Section 8 | 203 | $370 | — |
| Fairington of Lexington PB Section 8 | 199 | $341 | — |
| Eastridge Place PB Section 8 | 160 | $367 | — |
| Ballard Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | $332 | — |
| Westminster Village PB Section 8 | 132 | $398 | — |
| Rose Tower PB Section 8 | 120 | $321 | — |
| Coolavin Apts PB Section 8 | 104 | $300 | — |
| Emerson Center Apts. PB Section 8 | 102 | $302 | — |
| Baunta Apartments PB Section 8 | 98 | $404 | — |
| Gainesway Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 95 | $319 | — |
| Walnut Hill PB Section 8 | 95 | $354 | — |
| Christian Towers PB Section 8 | 92 | $389 | — |
| Saddle Run PB Section 8 | 91 | $359 | — |
| Malabu Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 79 | $304 | — |
| Central Christian Church Apartments PB Section 8 | 70 | $404 | — |
Public housing developments in Lexington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington South Public Housing | 180 | $477 | — |
| Lexington West Public Housing | 139 | $480 | — |
| Unnamed Public Housing | 102 | $448 | — |
| Bridlewood Apartments Public Housing | 88 | $415 | — |
| Grand Oaks Apartments Public Housing | 88 | $392 | — |
| Falcon Crest Apartments Public Housing | 72 | $381 | — |
| Bluegrass Phase Iii Public Housing | 60 | $451 | — |
| Sugar Mill Apartments Public Housing | 46 | $410 | — |
| Homownership Public Housing | 40 | $289 | — |
| Bluegrass Apartments Public Housing | 32 | $458 | — |
| Russell Cave Public Housing | 26 | $422 | — |
| Bluegrass Phase Ii Public Housing | 24 | $473 | — |
| Homownership Public Housing | 17 | $431 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lexington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gleneagles Apartments LIHTC | 184 | — | — |
| Matador North Apartments LIHTC | 170 | — | — |
| Fox Run Apartments LIHTC | 146 | — | — |
| Ballard Apartments LIHTC | 134 | — | — |
| St. James Place LIHTC | 102 | — | — |
| The Oasis at Kearney Creek LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Bluegrass Phase Iv Apartments LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Grand Oaks - Bluegrass V LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Dmc Construction Com Housing LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Falcon Crest Apartments - Lexington LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Hamburg Senior Residence LIHTC | 62 | — | — |
| Sugar Mill Hope Vi Apartments LIHTC | 61 | — | — |
| Virginia Place LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Trent Senior Village LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Victory Point Apartments and Townhomes LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Fayette County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Fayette County: studio $883, 1-BR $1,079, 2-BR $1,272, 3-BR $1,743, 4-BR $1,940.
Full FMR table for Fayette County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Lexington
- 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
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- 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.