Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Owensboro, KY
There are 23 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Owensboro with roughly 1,344 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $251 to $403 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Owensboro
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Owensboro
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt House I PB Section 8 | 132 | $403 | — |
| Lee Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 115 | $316 | — |
| Lincolnshire North PB Section 8 | 108 | $297 | — |
| Lincolnshire PB Section 8 | 100 | $255 | — |
| Roosevelt House Ii PB Section 8 | 99 | $371 | — |
| Greentree Apartments PB Section 8 | 98 | $270 | — |
| Old Hartford Hills Apartments PB Section 8 | 79 | $307 | — |
| Collyns Estates LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Garden Grace LIHTC | 62 | — | — |
| Presidents Place LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| The Learning Villa Scholar House LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Garden Grace, Ltd §202 Senior | 54 | $396 | — |
| Jude Junction LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Sisson Manor Apts PB Section 8 | 48 | $349 | — |
| Park Regency PB Section 8 | 41 | $391 | — |
| Owensboro Regional Recovery LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Horizon Place LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Owensboro Historic Residences LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
| Independence Heights LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Cottages of Mechanicsville LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Independent Living I - Owensboro PB Section 8 | 12 | $251 | — |
| Gardendale Addition PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Baptist Town Estates LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Owensboro (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt House I PB Section 8 | 132 | $403 | — |
| Lee Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 115 | $316 | — |
| Lincolnshire North PB Section 8 | 108 | $297 | — |
| Lincolnshire PB Section 8 | 100 | $255 | — |
| Roosevelt House Ii PB Section 8 | 99 | $371 | — |
| Greentree Apartments PB Section 8 | 98 | $270 | — |
| Old Hartford Hills Apartments PB Section 8 | 79 | $307 | — |
| Sisson Manor Apts PB Section 8 | 48 | $349 | — |
| Park Regency PB Section 8 | 41 | $391 | — |
| Independent Living I - Owensboro PB Section 8 | 12 | $251 | — |
| Gardendale Addition PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Owensboro
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collyns Estates LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Garden Grace LIHTC | 62 | — | — |
| Presidents Place LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| The Learning Villa Scholar House LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Jude Junction LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Owensboro Regional Recovery LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Horizon Place LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Owensboro Historic Residences LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
| Independence Heights LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Cottages of Mechanicsville LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Baptist Town Estates LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Daviess County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Daviess County: studio $924, 1-BR $980, 2-BR $1,285, 3-BR $1,609, 4-BR $1,702.
Full FMR table for Daviess County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Owensboro
- 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
- 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.