Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Richmond, KY
There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Richmond with roughly 978 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $286 to $348 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Richmond
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Richmond
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| B E Willis Manor Public Housing | 186 | $323 | 8 mo |
| Richmond Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 132 | $318 | — |
| Smith Village Public Housing | 105 | $348 | 3 mo |
| Madison Towers LIHTC | 102 | — | — |
| Madison Tower Apartments PB Section 8 | 101 | $323 | — |
| Madison Avenue Apts PB Section 8 | 79 | $286 | — |
| Richmond Green LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Pebblecreek Crossing LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Eastern Scholar House LIHTC | 39 | — | — |
| Liberty Place Recovery Center for Women LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Kit Carson Commons LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Brandy View Apartments LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Telford Apartments LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Bivins Place, Inc. §811 | 10 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Richmond (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 132 | $318 | — |
| Madison Tower Apartments PB Section 8 | 101 | $323 | — |
| Madison Avenue Apts PB Section 8 | 79 | $286 | — |
Public housing developments in Richmond
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B E Willis Manor Public Housing | 186 | $323 | 8 mo |
| Smith Village Public Housing | 105 | $348 | 3 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Richmond
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Towers LIHTC | 102 | — | — |
| Richmond Green LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Pebblecreek Crossing LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Eastern Scholar House LIHTC | 39 | — | — |
| Liberty Place Recovery Center for Women LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Kit Carson Commons LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Brandy View Apartments LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Telford Apartments LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Madison County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Madison County: studio $666, 1-BR $785, 2-BR $904, 3-BR $1,257, 4-BR $1,416.
Full FMR table for Madison County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Richmond
- 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
- Berea, KY
- Louisville, KY
- Lexington, KY
- Bowling Green, KY
- Covington, KY
- Paducah, KY
- Owensboro, KY
- Henderson, KY
- Ashland, KY
- Corbin, KY
- Frankfort, KY
- Florence, KY
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.