Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Winchester, KY
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Winchester with roughly 913 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $274 to $431 per month. Median reported wait: about 5 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Winchester
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Winchester
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Park Public Housing | 200 | $386 | 4 mo |
| Smith Manor & Sequoia Village Public Housing | 200 | $431 | 5 mo |
| Westwood Apts PB Section 8 | 96 | $274 | — |
| Beverly P White Towers PB Section 8 | 90 | $342 | — |
| Cambridge Square (101) PB Section 8 | 61 | $305 | — |
| Brown Proctor LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Brown-proctor Apartments PB Section 8 | 49 | $327 | — |
| Apple Ridge Single Family Homes L.p. LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Andover Estates - Fka Winchester S. F. Homes LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Winchester Hills Apartments I LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Phoenix Apartments PB Section 8 | 21 | $290 | — |
| Fort Estill Subdivision LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
| Smith P. Kerr Building LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Oliver School Apartments LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
| Bluegrass Steeplechase §811 | 10 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Winchester (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Apts PB Section 8 | 96 | $274 | — |
| Beverly P White Towers PB Section 8 | 90 | $342 | — |
| Cambridge Square (101) PB Section 8 | 61 | $305 | — |
| Brown-proctor Apartments PB Section 8 | 49 | $327 | — |
| Phoenix Apartments PB Section 8 | 21 | $290 | — |
Public housing developments in Winchester
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Park Public Housing | 200 | $386 | 4 mo |
| Smith Manor & Sequoia Village Public Housing | 200 | $431 | 5 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Winchester
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Proctor LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Apple Ridge Single Family Homes L.p. LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Andover Estates - Fka Winchester S. F. Homes LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Winchester Hills Apartments I LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Fort Estill Subdivision LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
| Smith P. Kerr Building LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Oliver School Apartments LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Clark County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Clark County: studio $883, 1-BR $1,079, 2-BR $1,272, 3-BR $1,743, 4-BR $1,940.
Full FMR table for Clark County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Winchester
- 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.