How many low income apartments are in Paducah, KY?

HUD administrative data tracks 17 subsidized properties in Paducah with approximately 1,710 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Paducah?

Tenant-paid rents in Paducah's assisted buildings typically range from about $216 to $439 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 Paducah?

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 Paducah?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for McCracken County: about $851/mo for one-bedroom and $1,058/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Paducah, KY

There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Paducah with roughly 1,710 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $216 to $439 per month. Median reported wait: about 16 months.

assisted properties

1,710

subsidized units

$328

typical rent

16 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Paducah

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Paducah

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Elmwood Ct Public Housing	429	$328	17 mo
Ella Munal Ct Public Housing	396	$367	15 mo
Jackson House PB Section 8	188	$353	—
Irvin Cobb Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8	104	$309	—
Dudley Court Apartments PB Section 8	94	$280	—
Paducah Highland Terrace PB Section 8	92	$371	—
Lone Oak Manor PB Section 8	76	$216	—
W B Sanders Retirement Center PB Section 8	61	$282	—
Scholar House of Paducah LIHTC	48	—	—
Brookmeade Apartments LIHTC	40	—	—
Whittier Apts PB Section 8	40	$323	—
Mcauley Manor §202 Senior	31	$421	—
Dublin Manor §202 Senior	28	$419	—
H C Mathis Public Housing	28	$439	—
Mercy Manor §202 Senior	26	$414	—
Jetton School Apartments LIHTC	21	—	—
Riverwood Apts PB Section 8	8	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Paducah (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
Jackson House PB Section 8	188	$353	—
Irvin Cobb Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8	104	$309	—
Dudley Court Apartments PB Section 8	94	$280	—
Paducah Highland Terrace PB Section 8	92	$371	—
Lone Oak Manor PB Section 8	76	$216	—
W B Sanders Retirement Center PB Section 8	61	$282	—
Whittier Apts PB Section 8	40	$323	—
Riverwood Apts PB Section 8	8	—	—

Public housing developments in Paducah

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
Elmwood Ct Public Housing	429	$328	17 mo
Ella Munal Ct Public Housing	396	$367	15 mo
H C Mathis Public Housing	28	$439	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Paducah

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
Scholar House of Paducah LIHTC	48	—	—
Brookmeade Apartments LIHTC	40	—	—
Jetton School Apartments LIHTC	21	—	—

Voucher rent limits: McCracken County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for McCracken County: studio $729, 1-BR $851, 2-BR $1,058, 3-BR $1,269, 4-BR $1,775.

Full FMR table for McCracken County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Paducah

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.