Housing authoritiesKYCity of Richmond Section 8 Housing Program
City of Richmond Section 8 Housing Program
City of Richmond Section 8 Housing Program is based in Richmond, Madison County, KY and administers 774 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code KY132. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 721. Occupancy: 93%. ZIP codes served: 5.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40385 | $690 | $860 | $980 | $1,320 | $1,540 |
| 40403 | $660 | $820 | $940 | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| 40404 | $660 | $820 | $940 | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| 40461 | $650 | $820 | $920 | $1,240 | $1,340 |
| 40475 | $720 | $890 | $1,030 | $1,430 | $1,660 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
City of Richmond Section 8 Housing Program
118 N 2nd St, Richmond, KY 40475
Phone: (859) 353-5501
Email updates
About City of Richmond Section 8 Housing Program
Overview
The City of Richmond Section 8 Housing Program is a voucher-only program, administering 774 Section 8 vouchers. It serves 721 households, with an occupancy rate of 93%. The program is designed to assist low-income families in finding affordable housing within the city of Richmond, Kentucky.
Scale and standing
Among the three housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Madison County, the City of Richmond Section 8 Housing Program ranks first by voucher count. It holds the 10th position among 40 authorities in the state of Kentucky that manage Section 8 vouchers. Peer authorities in the area, such as the Housing Authority of Richmond and the Housing Authority of Berea, do not administer any Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $870 to $950, with an average of $900. This is below the state average of $1014. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 40475 at $950, while the lowest is in ZIP code 40461 at $870.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Housing Authority of RichmondRichmond, KY
- Housing Authority of BereaBerea, KY
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.