Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Shelbyville, KY
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Shelbyville with roughly 639 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $281 to $522 per month. Median reported wait: about 8 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Shelbyville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Shelbyville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bondurant Heights Public Housing | 102 | $522 | 8 mo |
| Indian Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 97 | $320 | — |
| Sycamore Terrace PB Section 8 | 71 | $338 | — |
| Moesser House LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Midland Square Apartments LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Breas Crossing LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Lynne Acres Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $281 | — |
| Breas Crossing Ii LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Marian Village Apartments LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Cola Commons LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Cherrywood Apartments LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Clark Single Family Project-shelbyville LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Shelbyville I LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| West Shelby House Apartments LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| French Quarters-shelby LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Maidie Lane LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Shelbyville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 97 | $320 | — |
| Sycamore Terrace PB Section 8 | 71 | $338 | — |
| Lynne Acres Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $281 | — |
Public housing developments in Shelbyville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bondurant Heights Public Housing | 102 | $522 | 8 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Shelbyville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moesser House LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Midland Square Apartments LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Breas Crossing LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Breas Crossing Ii LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Marian Village Apartments LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Cola Commons LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Cherrywood Apartments LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Clark Single Family Project-shelbyville LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Shelbyville I LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| West Shelby House Apartments LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| French Quarters-shelby LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Maidie Lane LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Shelby County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Shelby County: studio $954, 1-BR $1,027, 2-BR $1,143, 3-BR $1,417, 4-BR $1,697.
Full FMR table for Shelby County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Shelbyville
- 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.