How many low income apartments are in Middlesboro, KY?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Middlesboro with approximately 811 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Middlesboro?

Tenant-paid rents in Middlesboro's assisted buildings typically range from about $196 to $368 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 Middlesboro?

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 Middlesboro?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Bell County: about $790/mo for one-bedroom and $866/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Middlesboro, KY

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Middlesboro with roughly 811 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $196 to $368 per month. Median reported wait: about 4 months.

assisted properties

811

subsidized units

$282

typical rent

4 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Middlesboro

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Middlesboro

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Yoakum and Junction Public Housing	245	$354	4 mo
Schultz Heights & Rennie Gayle Public Housing	118	$337	3 mo
West End Homes Public Housing	100	$368	8 mo
Bella Gardens Apartments PB Section 8	84	$219	—
Happy Hollow PB Section 8	82	$212	—
Cumberland Village of Middlesboro LIHTC	60	—	—
Cumberland River Rhoar Center LIHTC	52	—	—
Cumberland Woods Apartments LIHTC	40	—	—
Cumberland Village Apartments PB Section 8	30	$196	—

Section 8 apartments in Middlesboro (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
Bella Gardens Apartments PB Section 8	84	$219	—
Happy Hollow PB Section 8	82	$212	—
Cumberland Village Apartments PB Section 8	30	$196	—

Public housing developments in Middlesboro

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
Yoakum and Junction Public Housing	245	$354	4 mo
Schultz Heights & Rennie Gayle Public Housing	118	$337	3 mo
West End Homes Public Housing	100	$368	8 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Middlesboro

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
Cumberland Village of Middlesboro LIHTC	60	—	—
Cumberland River Rhoar Center LIHTC	52	—	—
Cumberland Woods Apartments LIHTC	40	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Bell County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Bell County: studio $597, 1-BR $790, 2-BR $866, 3-BR $1,133, 4-BR $1,294.

Full FMR table for Bell County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Middlesboro

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.