Program: Combined · Public housing units: 894 · Section 8 vouchers: 3,483 · Households served: 4,034 · Occupancy: 92% · ZIP codes served: 19
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 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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