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Housing Authority of Lexington
Housing Authority of Lexington is based in Lexington, Fayette County, KY and administers 3,483 Section 8 vouchers and 894 public housing units.
HUD PHA code KY004. Program type: Combined. Households served: 4,034. Occupancy: 92%. ZIP codes served: 19.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Public housing | Opening soon | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40324 | $1,020 | $1,250 | $1,470 | $2,020 | $2,190 |
| 40361 | $800 | $980 | $1,150 | $1,570 | $1,750 |
| 40391 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,180 | $1,620 | $1,760 |
| 40502 | $950 | $1,170 | $1,370 | $1,890 | $2,040 |
| 40503 | $1,010 | $1,230 | $1,450 | $2,000 | $2,160 |
| 40504 | $830 | $1,010 | $1,190 | $1,640 | $1,770 |
| 40505 | $840 | $1,020 | $1,200 | $1,650 | $1,790 |
| 40507 | $860 | $1,050 | $1,230 | $1,690 | $1,830 |
| 40508 | $970 | $1,180 | $1,390 | $1,910 | $2,070 |
| 40509 | $1,230 | $1,500 | $1,760 | $2,420 | $2,620 |
| 40510 | $1,100 | $1,340 | $1,580 | $2,170 | $2,350 |
| 40511 | $1,090 | $1,330 | $1,560 | $2,150 | $2,320 |
| 40513 | $1,250 | $1,530 | $1,800 | $2,480 | $2,680 |
| 40514 | $1,380 | $1,690 | $1,980 | $2,720 | $2,950 |
| 40515 | $1,180 | $1,440 | $1,690 | $2,330 | $2,520 |
| 40516 | $970 | $1,180 | $1,390 | $1,910 | $2,070 |
| 40517 | $1,040 | $1,270 | $1,490 | $2,050 | $2,220 |
| 40526 | $970 | $1,180 | $1,390 | $1,910 | $2,070 |
| 40536 | $1,010 | $1,230 | $1,450 | $2,000 | $2,160 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of Lexington
300 W New Circle Rd, Lexington, KY 40505
Phone: (859) 281-5060
Official website: lexha.org
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About Housing Authority of Lexington
Overview
The Housing Authority of Lexington manages 894 public housing units and administers 3,483 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 4,034 households. With an occupancy rate of 92%, the authority operates a combined program, providing both housing units and rental assistance to residents in Fayette County.
Scale and standing
Among the 40 housing authorities in Kentucky, the Housing Authority of Lexington ranks third in the number of Section 8 vouchers administered. This places it among the largest providers of rental assistance in the state, reflecting its significant role in supporting low-income families and individuals.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,050 to $1,770, with an average of $1,343. This is higher than the state average of $1,014. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 40514 at $1,770, while the lowest is in ZIP code 40361 at $1,050.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.