Program: Combined · Public housing units: 199 · Section 8 vouchers: 173 · Households served: 252 · Occupancy: 70% · ZIP codes served: 9
The Housing Authority of Bardstown operates 199 public housing units and administers 173 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 252 households. With an occupancy rate of 70%, the authority offers a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance to meet the diverse needs of the community.
The Housing Authority of Bardstown ranks 33rd in the state of Kentucky in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 40 authorities. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers in the state, reflecting its significant role in supporting low-income families within Nelson County and the surrounding areas.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $870 to $1180, with an average of $1016. This is slightly above the state average of $1014. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 40013 at $1180, while the lowest is in ZIP code 40037 at $870.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40004 | $790 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,330 | $1,610 |
| 40008 | $780 | $800 | $1,030 | $1,310 | $1,620 |
| 40012 | $790 | $860 | $1,090 | $1,440 | $1,590 |
| 40013 | $810 | $830 | $1,070 | $1,430 | $1,760 |
| 40020 | $810 | $830 | $1,050 | $1,390 | $1,690 |
| 40037 | $700 | $730 | $920 | $1,230 | $1,540 |
| 40051 | $760 | $770 | $960 | $1,330 | $1,600 |
| 40052 | $760 | $770 | $960 | $1,330 | $1,600 |
| 40107 | $730 | $730 | $960 | $1,230 | $1,540 |
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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