Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Somerset, KY
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Somerset with roughly 765 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $256 to $363 per month. Median reported wait: about 30 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Somerset
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Somerset
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern-hines-valley Hm Public Housing | 215 | $362 | 30 mo |
| Sky Hope Recovery Center for Men LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Beecher House Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | $314 | — |
| Cumberland Manor - Somerset PB Section 8 | 59 | $256 | — |
| Lakeview Estates PB Section 8 | 47 | $280 | — |
| Greystone Manor PB Section 8 | 45 | $330 | — |
| Somerset Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $314 | — |
| The Moore Complex PB Section 8 | 30 | $306 | — |
| Eagle's Landing Senior Community LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Pleasant Hill Square LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Somer-court Assoc. Dba Plumtree Apartments - Proj. LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Somerset Terrace LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Westbrooke Apts. §202 Senior | 24 | $363 | — |
| University Square Apartments LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Royal Lodge Apartments LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Somerset Holly Square LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Sycamore Square LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Fox Hill Estates PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Somerset Residence §811 | 3 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Somerset (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beecher House Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | $314 | — |
| Cumberland Manor - Somerset PB Section 8 | 59 | $256 | — |
| Lakeview Estates PB Section 8 | 47 | $280 | — |
| Greystone Manor PB Section 8 | 45 | $330 | — |
| Somerset Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $314 | — |
| The Moore Complex PB Section 8 | 30 | $306 | — |
| Fox Hill Estates PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Somerset
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern-hines-valley Hm Public Housing | 215 | $362 | 30 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Somerset
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Hope Recovery Center for Men LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Eagle's Landing Senior Community LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Pleasant Hill Square LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Somer-court Assoc. Dba Plumtree Apartments - Proj. LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Somerset Terrace LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| University Square Apartments LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Royal Lodge Apartments LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Somerset Holly Square LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Sycamore Square LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Pulaski County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Pulaski County: studio $662, 1-BR $706, 2-BR $926, 3-BR $1,110, 4-BR $1,355.
Full FMR table for Pulaski County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Somerset
- 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.