How many low income apartments are in Paintsville, KY?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Paintsville with approximately 295 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Paintsville?

Tenant-paid rents in Paintsville's assisted buildings typically range from about $289 to $363 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 Paintsville?

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 Paintsville?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Johnson County: about $696/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 Paintsville, KY

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Paintsville with roughly 295 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $289 to $363 per month. Median reported wait: about 16 months.

assisted properties

295

subsidized units

$326

typical rent

16 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Paintsville

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Paintsville

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Westview Manor Public Housing	150	$363	4 mo
Southland Housing Public Housing	123	$289	27 mo
454 Hidden Valley Rd LIHTC	20	—	—
Karp - Johnson County LIHTC	2	—	—

Public housing developments in Paintsville

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
Westview Manor Public Housing	150	$363	4 mo
Southland Housing Public Housing	123	$289	27 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Paintsville

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
454 Hidden Valley Rd LIHTC	20	—	—
Karp - Johnson County LIHTC	2	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Johnson County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Johnson County: studio $619, 1-BR $696, 2-BR $866, 3-BR $1,154, 4-BR $1,280.

Full FMR table for Johnson County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Paintsville

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.