Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Pikeville, KY
There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Pikeville with roughly 614 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $293 to $342 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Pikeville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Pikeville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Court Public Housing | 336 | $335 | 6 mo |
| Carl D. Perkins Towers PB Section 8 | 149 | $293 | — |
| Meadows of Central Appalachia - Fka Pikeville Scholar House LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Kentucky Ave. Phase Ii LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Douglas/elkhorn §202 Senior | 24 | $342 | — |
| Kentucky Avenue Phase Iv LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Pikeville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl D. Perkins Towers PB Section 8 | 149 | $293 | — |
Public housing developments in Pikeville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Court Public Housing | 336 | $335 | 6 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Pikeville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows of Central Appalachia - Fka Pikeville Scholar House LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Kentucky Ave. Phase Ii LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Kentucky Avenue Phase Iv LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Pike County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Pike County: studio $698, 1-BR $745, 2-BR $977, 3-BR $1,171, 4-BR $1,552.
Full FMR table for Pike County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Pikeville
- 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.