Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Nicholasville, KY
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Nicholasville with roughly 495 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $282 to $508 per month. Median reported wait: about 44 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Nicholasville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Nicholasville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Place Apts LIHTC | 86 | — | — |
| Elmwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 59 | $282 | — |
| Staton-groves Public Housing | 54 | $508 | 44 mo |
| Hickory Hill Townhomes LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Briarwick Apartments LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Creekside Senior Apartments LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Beacon Apartments Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Imperial Pointe, Phase I LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Imperial Pointe, Phase Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Imperial Pointe, Phase Iii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Imperial Pointe, Phase Iv LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Imperial Pointe, Phase V LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Nicholasville Greens LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Edgewood East PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| Foxwood Five PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Nicholasville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 59 | $282 | — |
| Edgewood East PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| Foxwood Five PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Nicholasville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staton-groves Public Housing | 54 | $508 | 44 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Nicholasville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Place Apts LIHTC | 86 | — | — |
| Hickory Hill Townhomes LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Briarwick Apartments LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Creekside Senior Apartments LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Beacon Apartments Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Imperial Pointe, Phase I LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Imperial Pointe, Phase Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Imperial Pointe, Phase Iii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Imperial Pointe, Phase Iv LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Imperial Pointe, Phase V LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Nicholasville Greens LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Jessamine County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Jessamine County: studio $883, 1-BR $1,079, 2-BR $1,272, 3-BR $1,743, 4-BR $1,940.
Full FMR table for Jessamine County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Nicholasville
- 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
- Henderson, KY
- Ashland, KY
- Corbin, KY
- Frankfort, KY
- Florence, KY
- Richmond, KY
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.