How many low income apartments are in Louisa, KY?

HUD administrative data tracks 5 subsidized properties in Louisa with approximately 202 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Louisa?

Tenant-paid rents in Louisa's assisted buildings typically range from about $337 to $371 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 Louisa?

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 Louisa?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Lawrence County: about $720/mo for one-bedroom and $926/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Louisa, KY

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Louisa with roughly 202 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $337 to $371 per month. Median reported wait: about 20 months.

assisted properties

202

subsidized units

$354

typical rent

20 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Louisa

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Louisa

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Ray Williams Villa Public Housing	88	$337	20 mo
Lawrence Square Apartments LIHTC	36	—	—
Louisa Senior Apartments LIHTC	36	—	—
Bay Pointe Apartments, Inc §202 Senior	22	$371	—
Pinecrest Apartments LIHTC	20	—	—

Public housing developments in Louisa

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
Ray Williams Villa Public Housing	88	$337	20 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Louisa

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
Lawrence Square Apartments LIHTC	36	—	—
Louisa Senior Apartments LIHTC	36	—	—
Pinecrest Apartments LIHTC	20	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Lawrence County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lawrence County: studio $715, 1-BR $720, 2-BR $926, 3-BR $1,110, 4-BR $1,341.

Full FMR table for Lawrence County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Louisa

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.