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Housing Authority of Central City
Housing Authority of Central City is based in Central City, Muhlenberg County, KY and administers 70 public housing units.
HUD PHA code KY070. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 70. Occupancy: 100%. ZIP codes served: 17.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42220 | $990 | $990 | $1,220 | $1,690 | $2,040 |
| 42256 | $650 | $690 | $910 | $1,160 | $1,260 |
| 42321 | $740 | $790 | $1,040 | $1,240 | $1,390 |
| 42323 | $770 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,290 | $1,450 |
| 42324 | $710 | $760 | $990 | $1,210 | $1,340 |
| 42325 | $650 | $690 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,220 |
| 42326 | $750 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,270 | $1,460 |
| 42330 | $760 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,330 |
| 42332 | $670 | $710 | $940 | $1,120 | $1,260 |
| 42337 | $790 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,320 | $1,550 |
| 42339 | $660 | $700 | $920 | $1,170 | $1,260 |
| 42344 | $690 | $730 | $960 | $1,200 | $1,350 |
| 42345 | $660 | $710 | $930 | $1,110 | $1,250 |
| 42367 | $650 | $700 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,220 |
| 42372 | $760 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,330 |
| 42374 | $650 | $690 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,220 |
| 42464 | $990 | $990 | $1,220 | $1,690 | $2,040 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of Central City
509 S 9th St, Central City, KY 42330
Phone: (270) 754-2521
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About Housing Authority of Central City
Overview
The Housing Authority of Central City manages 70 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 70 households with a 100% occupancy rate. The authority operates under the Low-Rent program, providing essential housing support within Muhlenberg County.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of Central City ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Muhlenberg County. Its peer, the Housing Authority of Greenville, also does not administer Section 8 vouchers. Despite the limited number of public housing units, Central City's authority stands out for its full occupancy and focused service to the local community.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $870 to $1220, with an average of $988. This is slightly below the state average of $1014. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 42337 at $1220, while the lowest is in ZIP code 42374 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 GreenvilleGreenville, KY
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.