How many low income apartments are in Murray, KY?

HUD administrative data tracks 5 subsidized properties in Murray with approximately 316 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Murray?

Tenant-paid rents in Murray's assisted buildings typically range from about $331 to $362 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 Murray?

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 Murray?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Calloway County: about $837/mo for one-bedroom and $1,098/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Murray, KY

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Murray with roughly 316 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $331 to $362 per month. Median reported wait: about 4 months.

assisted properties

316

subsidized units

$347

typical rent

4 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Murray

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Murray

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Hurt Drive Public Housing	205	$331	4 mo
Tanglewood Apartments LIHTC	41	—	—
Wesley at Murray, Inc §202 Senior	26	$345	—
University Heights Apartments LIHTC	24	—	—
Wesley Murray Meadow, Inc. §202 Senior	20	$362	—

Public housing developments in Murray

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
Hurt Drive Public Housing	205	$331	4 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Murray

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
Tanglewood Apartments LIHTC	41	—	—
University Heights Apartments LIHTC	24	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Calloway County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Calloway County: studio $785, 1-BR $837, 2-BR $1,098, 3-BR $1,317, 4-BR $1,454.

Full FMR table for Calloway County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Murray

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.